How far is Green River, WY from Las Vegas, NV?

The driving distance from Green River, WY to Las Vegas, NV is about 561.2 miles (903.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 479.3 miles (771.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
561.16 mi
09h 37m
Flight
479.28 mi
771.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
479.28 mi
Kilometers
771.32 km
Flight Time
00h 57m

Driving Distance

Road route
561.16 mi
Kilometers
903.1 km
Drive Time
09h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Las Vegas
Wed, Oct 14, 2:02 AM PDT
Return by in Green River
Wed, Oct 14, 12:39 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green River
2026-10-13T17:24
Arrive Las Vegas
Wed, Oct 14, 3:02 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:37 PM to 4:07 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
4:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green River
8:00 PM MDT
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
Fillmore
UT

City in and county seat of Millard County, Utah, United States

From Green River
279.7 mi
04h 48m
To Las Vegas
281.4 mi
04h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 4:00 PM MDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green River and Las Vegas.

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st East

    11 m · 3 sec · North 1st East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Flaming Gorge Way

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Flaming Gorge Way

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, US 30 West: Evanston

    2981 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    138.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, US 189 South: Heber, Vernal, Provo

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40 East, US 189 South: Heber, Vernal, Provo

    612 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    17.7 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2357 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North University Avenue

    7.1 mi · 14 min · North University Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 15 South: Las Vegas, Lakeview Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    292.4 mi · 4 hr 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Las Vegas Freeway

    80 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Washington Avenue, D Street, City Parkway

    1209 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    144 m · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto D Street

    635 ft · 17 sec · D Street

  18. 18

    Continue on D Street

    127 m · 16 sec · D Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Bonanza Road

    3033 ft · 1 min · West Bonanza Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bonanza Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green River 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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
292 mi · 52%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
139 mi · 25%
Las Vegas Freeway
80 mi · 14%
US 40 East
39.5 mi · 7%
North University Avenue
7.06 mi · 1%
East Flaming Gorge Way
1.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

292 mi · 04h 50m

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 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.9 mi
479.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fillmore
04h 48m from Green River
Leave By
4:46 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Green River 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 Green River to Las Vegas?

The road trip is about 561.2 miles (903.1 km) and usually takes 09h 37m 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?

Fillmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 279.7 miles from Green River and 281.4 miles from Las Vegas.

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

The direct path is about 479.3 miles (771.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.9 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 MDT. 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 $88.88 one way or $177.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Green River and Las Vegas, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Green River and Sunny near Las Vegas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 479.28 mi (771.32 km).

Green River

#1 Green River

River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River

Population11,788
Coordinates41.5285800, -109.4662500
Altitude1864
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: Green River (-109.46625, 41.52858)
End: Las Vegas (-115.13722, 36.17497)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 903 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.8 gal
74.96 L · about $88.88
Round trip
$177.76
39.6 gal · 149.92 L
Estimated CO2
176 kg one way
Round trip: 351.9 kg / 776 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $88.88 $177.76
Mid-grade $4.76 $94.23 $188.46
Premium $5.07 $100.47 $200.93
Diesel $6.18 $122.36 $244.73

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 Wyoming · Oct 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Green River, WY and Las Vegas, NV. The current time in Green River is 17:24:57, although it is 16:24:57 in Las Vegas.

Distance to Other Cities

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