How far is Flagstaff, AZ from Las Vegas, NV?
The driving distance from Flagstaff, AZ to Las Vegas, NV is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (333 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Arizona, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flagstaff and Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff and Las Vegas.
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Start on West Historic Route 66
153 m · 15 sec · West Historic Route 66
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Turn slight left onto South Milton Road
2868 ft · 1 min · South Milton Road
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Turn right onto West Historic Route 66
4 mi · 7 min · West Historic Route 66
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Take the ramp straight
2469 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
141.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
68 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Beale Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Beale Street
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Continue on Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
66.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Hoover Dam Bypass
3.4 mi · 5 min · Hoover Dam Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 BUS North, NV 172 East: Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead
827 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 93 BUS North: Boulder City
6 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Boulder City Parkway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Boulder City Parkway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
20.6 mi · 24 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas Boulevard
1752 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
106 m · 16 sec · North Las Vegas Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Bonanza Road
19 m · 2 sec · East Bonanza Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bonanza Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flagstaff and Las Vegas.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
141 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Kingman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.4 miles from Flagstaff and 124.7 miles from Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.9 miles (333 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.31 one way or $82.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Flagstaff and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Stop Ideas Near Kingman
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 Kingman.
Kingman
Kingman (Greyhound), Arizona
Laughlin, Nevada
El Garces Intermodal Transportation Facility
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flagstaff and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 206.93 mi (333.02 km).
#1 Flagstaff
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
| Population | 73,939 |
| Coordinates | 35.1980700, -111.6512700 |
| Altitude | 2104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Las Vegas
The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 646,790 |
| Coordinates | 36.1749700, -115.1372200 |
| Altitude | 610 |
| Country | United States |
End: Las Vegas (-115.13722, 36.17497)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $4.70 | $41.31 | $82.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.04 | $44.34 | $88.67 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $47.24 | $94.47 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $54.50 | $109.00 |
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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