How far is Fallon, NV from Laughlin, NV?

The driving distance from Fallon, NV to Laughlin, NV is about 471.3 miles (758.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 376.6 miles (606 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 11m 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
471.29 mi
09h 05m
Flight
376.56 mi
606.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
376.56 mi
Kilometers
606.01 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
471.29 mi
Kilometers
758.47 km
Drive Time
09h 05m

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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 09h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laughlin
Tue, Apr 21, 12:12 PM PDT
Return by in Fallon
Tue, Apr 21, 9:18 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fallon
2026-04-21T03:06
Arrive Laughlin
Tue, Apr 21, 12:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
09h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:06 PM to 4:36 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
5:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fallon
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
Beatty
NV

Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States

From Fallon
235.7 mi
04h 32m
To Laughlin
235.6 mi
04h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Patchy Blowing Dust

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 38 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fallon and Laughlin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fallon and Laughlin.

  1. 1

    Start on South Maine Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Maine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wildes Road

    45 m · 8 sec · Wildes Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Freedom Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road

  5. 5

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

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Silver Peak Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    38.8 mi · 45 min · Purple Heart Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Boulder City Bypass

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Boulder City Bypass

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Memorial Highway, NV 173: Searchlight, Boulder City

    1381 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway South, NV 173 South: Searchlight, Laughlin

    54 mi · 57 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Laughlin Highway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Laughlin Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    660 ft · 16 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Laughlin Civic Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Laughlin Civic Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Casino Drive

    671 ft · 20 sec · South Casino Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right

    36 m · 13 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    877 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto B Street

    1238 ft · 2 min · B Street

  32. 32

    Turn right

    71 m · 17 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fallon and Laughlin.

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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
300 mi · 64%
Veterans Memorial Highway South
54 mi · 11%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 10%
Purple Heart Highway
38.8 mi · 8%
Laughlin Highway
18.4 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
09h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.7 mi
376.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beatty
04h 32m from Fallon
Leave By
5:48 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Fallon and Patchy Blowing Dust near Laughlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fallon to Laughlin?

The road trip is about 471.3 miles (758.5 km) and usually takes 09h 05m 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?

Beatty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.7 miles from Fallon and 235.6 miles from Laughlin.

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

The direct path is about 376.6 miles (606 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.7 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 $82.34 one way or $164.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fallon and Patchy Blowing Dust near Laughlin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fallon and Laughlin. Straight-line distance: 376.56 mi (606.01 km).

Fallon

#1 Fallon

City in and county seat of Churchill County, Nevada, United States

Population8,751
Coordinates39.4735300, -118.7773700
Altitude1207
CountryUnited States
Laughlin

#2 Laughlin

Census designated place

Population7,323
Coordinates35.1677800, -114.5730200
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Fallon (-118.77737, 39.47353)
End: Laughlin (-114.57302, 35.16778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 758 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.63 gal
62.95 L · about $82.34
Round trip
$164.67
33.26 gal · 125.9 L
Estimated CO2
147.8 kg one way
Round trip: 295.6 kg / 652 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $82.34 $164.67
Mid-grade $5.34 $88.77 $177.54
Premium $5.57 $92.56 $185.13
Diesel $6.37 $105.87 $211.73

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Fallon and Laughlin. The current time is 03:06:15.

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.