How far is Ely, NV from North Las Vegas, NV?

The driving distance from Ely, NV to North Las Vegas, NV is about 239.6 miles (385.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211 miles (339.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.6 mi
04h 43m
Flight
211.01 mi
339.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.01 mi
Kilometers
339.58 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.6 mi
Kilometers
385.6 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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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 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Las Vegas
Tue, May 12, 9:43 PM PDT
Return by in Ely
Wed, May 13, 2:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ely
2026-05-12T17:00
Arrive North Las Vegas
Tue, May 12, 9:43 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ely
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Caliente
NV

City in Nevada, United States

From Ely
119.7 mi
02h 21m
To North Las Vegas
119.9 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
105°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 18 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ely and North Las Vegas.

  1. 1

    Start on Campton Street

    1527 ft · 1 min · Campton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Murry Street

    110 m · 18 sec · Murry Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Weber Avenue

    78 m · 15 sec · Weber Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Murry Street

    1045 ft · 29 sec · Murry Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    22.2 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Great Basin Highway

    85 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas

    2263 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Cheyenne Avenue

    2039 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Cheyenne Avenue East

    553 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Cheyenne Avenue

    870 ft · 24 sec · East Cheyenne Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Civic Center Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Constitution Way

    688 ft · 36 sec · Constitution Way

  18. 18

    Turn left

    80 m · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 46%
Great Basin Highway
85 mi · 35%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.2 mi · 9%
Las Vegas Freeway
17.1 mi · 7%
Civic Center Drive
1.47 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunnyside Road

Continue on Sunnyside Road

98.7 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
211 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caliente
02h 21m from Ely
Leave By
7:34 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ely and Sunny near North Las Vegas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ely to North Las Vegas?

The road trip is about 239.6 miles (385.6 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Caliente is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from Ely and 119.9 miles from North Las Vegas.

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

The direct path is about 211 miles (339.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.84 one way or $83.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ely and Sunny near North Las Vegas.

Stop Ideas Near Caliente

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caliente, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caliente.

BUS

St. George, Utah

101 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ely and North Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 211.01 mi (339.58 km).

Ely

#1 Ely

City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.

Population4,014
Coordinates39.2474400, -114.8886300
Altitude1962
CountryUnited States
North Las Vegas

#2 North Las Vegas

A city located in Clark County, Nevada.

Population260,098
Coordinates36.1988600, -115.1175000
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
Start: Campton Street (-114.888659, 39.24748)
End: (-115.117316, 36.199055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.45 gal
32 L · about $41.84
Round trip
$83.67
16.9 gal · 64 L
Estimated CO2
75.1 kg one way
Round trip: 150.2 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $41.84 $83.67
Mid-grade $5.34 $45.11 $90.21
Premium $5.57 $47.03 $94.07
Diesel $6.37 $53.79 $107.59

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Ely and North Las Vegas. The current time is 17:00:01.

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.