How far is Hawthorne, NV from Mesquite, NV?
The driving distance from Hawthorne, NV to Mesquite, NV is about 386.4 miles (621.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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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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 05h 58m.
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.
Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawthorne and Mesquite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne and Mesquite.
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Start on the route
3 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto North E Street
25 m · 10 sec · North E Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
2873 ft · 2 min · East 5th Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
23.7 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Plymire Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Front Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Silver Peak Road
20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way
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Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road
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Continue on Silver Peak Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CC 215 East
3109 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CC 215 East
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bruce Woodbury Beltway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Bruce Woodbury Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North, US 93 North: Ely, Salt Lake City
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
70.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pioneer Boulevard, Sandhill Boulevard
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Sandhill Boulevard
2504 ft · 1 min · Sandhill Boulevard
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Turn right onto East First North Street
715 ft · 31 sec · East First North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East First North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne and Mesquite.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hawthorne and Sunny near Mesquite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne to Mesquite?
The road trip is about 386.4 miles (621.9 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?
Beatty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.3 miles from Hawthorne and 199.1 miles from Mesquite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.3 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 5:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.53 one way or $135.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hawthorne and Sunny near Mesquite.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne and Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 276.07 mi (444.29 km).
#1 Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5246400, -118.6245800 |
| Altitude | 1320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mesquite
City in Nevada
| Population | 20,438 |
| Coordinates | 36.8055300, -114.0671900 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 1st North Street (-114.067189, 36.805353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 622 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
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 | $4.95 | $67.53 | $135.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $72.81 | $145.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $75.92 | $151.84 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $86.83 | $173.66 |
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 18, 2026
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