How far is Elk Grove, CA from Henderson, NV?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, CA to Henderson, NV is about 545.9 miles (878.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 387.7 miles (623.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 10h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Henderson.
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Start on Elk Grove Florin Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Elk Grove Florin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Stockton Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · East Stockton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Grant Line Road
858 ft · 15 sec · Grant Line Road
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Continue on Kammerer Road
596 ft · 10 sec · Kammerer Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1634 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
42.4 mi · 49 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Keep slight left
109.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 East: Stockdale, Mojave, Tehachapi
671 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 58 East: Mojave, Tehachapi
3110 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
1711 ft · 22 sec · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
55 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway
26.9 mi · 30 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
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Continue on Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
34.8 mi · 40 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Las Vegas
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
112 mi · 2 hr · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on Las Vegas Freeway
27.3 mi · 29 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 146: Southern Highlands Parkway, Saint Rose Parkway
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NV 146 East: Saint Rose Parkway
1085 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Rose Parkway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Saint Rose Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 East: Henderson, Lake Mead
1698 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bruce Woodbury Beltway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Bruce Woodbury Beltway
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Continue on West Lake Mead Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Lake Mead Parkway
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Turn left onto South Boulder Highway
43 m · 9 sec · South Boulder Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Boulder Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Henderson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
112 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Elk Grove and Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Henderson?
The road trip is about 545.9 miles (878.6 km) and usually takes 10h 15m 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?
Lamont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 272.9 miles from Elk Grove and 273 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 387.7 miles (623.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 158.2 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 $111.11 one way or $222.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elk Grove and Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Henderson.
Stop Ideas Near Lamont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lamont.
Bakersfield
Tehachapi, California
Wasco station
Mojave, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 387.66 mi (623.88 km).
#1 Elk Grove
The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 177,302 |
| Coordinates | 38.4088000, -121.3716200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Henderson
The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 329,172 |
| Coordinates | 36.0397000, -114.9819400 |
| Altitude | 569 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henderson (-114.98194, 36.0397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 879 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $111.11 | $222.22 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $116.83 | $233.66 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $120.24 | $240.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $145.74 | $291.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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