How far is Dayton, NV from Las Vegas, NV?

The driving distance from Dayton, NV to Las Vegas, NV is about 420 miles (676 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.6 miles (519.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
420.03 mi
06h 40m
Flight
322.55 mi
519.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.55 mi
Kilometers
519.09 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
420.03 mi
Kilometers
675.97 km
Drive Time
06h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Las Vegas
Thu, Apr 16, 6:35 AM PDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 16, 1:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-15T23:54
Arrive Las Vegas
Thu, Apr 16, 6:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:40 PM to 2:10 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Dayton
205.9 mi
03h 20m
To Las Vegas
214.1 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Las Vegas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Las Vegas.

  1. 1

    Start on Shady Lane

    70 m · 10 sec · Shady Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Logan Alley

    110 m · 21 sec · Logan Alley

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pike Street

    43 m · 10 sec · Pike Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Second Avenue

    619 ft · 32 sec · Second Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on California Emigrant Trail

    17.6 mi · 22 min · California Emigrant Trail

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

  8. 8

    Turn right

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Freedom Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Silver Peak Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on West Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 1 min · West Crook Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Purple Heart Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Cashman Field

    1401 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard

    698 ft · 32 sec · North Las Vegas Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Bonanza Road

    19 m · 2 sec · East Bonanza Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bonanza Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Las Vegas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
262 mi · 62%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 11%
North Main Street
23.3 mi · 6%
Purple Heart Highway
17.7 mi · 4%
California Emigrant Trail
17.6 mi · 4%
East Main Street
6.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

99 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.4 mi
322.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
03h 20m from Dayton
Leave By
10:40 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Las Vegas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Las Vegas?

The road trip is about 420 miles (676 km) and usually takes 06h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.9 miles from Dayton and 214.1 miles from Las Vegas.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 322.6 miles (519.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.37 one way or $146.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Las Vegas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 322.55 mi (519.09 km).

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#1 Dayton

Dayton is a place in Nevada, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2371400, -119.5929500
Altitude1340
CountryUnited States
Las Vegas

#2 Las Vegas

The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Population646,790
Coordinates36.1749700, -115.1372200
Altitude610
CountryUnited States
Start: Shady Lane (-119.592223, 39.237286)
End: East Bonanza Road (-115.137231, 36.174953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 676 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.82 gal
56.11 L · about $73.37
Round trip
$146.75
29.64 gal · 112.22 L
Estimated CO2
131.7 kg one way
Round trip: 263.4 kg / 581 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $73.37 $146.75
Mid-grade $5.34 $79.11 $158.22
Premium $5.57 $82.49 $164.98
Diesel $6.37 $94.34 $188.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nevada · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Las Vegas. The current time is 23:54:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.