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

The driving distance from Hawthorne, NV to North Las Vegas, NV is about 317 miles (510.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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
317.04 mi
04h 56m
Flight
250.8 mi
403.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.8 mi
Kilometers
403.62 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.04 mi
Kilometers
510.22 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Las Vegas
Thu, Apr 16, 8:17 AM PDT
Return by in Hawthorne
Thu, Apr 16, 1:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawthorne
2026-04-16T03:21
Arrive North Las Vegas
Thu, Apr 16, 8:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hawthorne
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
Beatty
NV

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

From Hawthorne
151.2 mi
02h 28m
To North Las Vegas
165.8 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North E Street

    25 m · 10 sec · North E Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    2873 ft · 2 min · East 5th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.7 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Silver Peak Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Craig Road

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Craig Road

    110 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Craig Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Craig Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Rancho Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Rancho Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Cheyenne Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · West Cheyenne Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 5th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Carey Avenue

    3141 ft · 1 min · East Carey Avenue

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Carey Avenue

    25 m · 1 sec · East Carey Avenue

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto East Carey Avenue

    579 ft · 16 sec · East Carey Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

    2446 ft · 52 sec · Civic Center Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Constitution Way

    688 ft · 36 sec · Constitution Way

  32. 32

    Turn left

    80 m · 19 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne and North 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
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
230 mi · 73%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 14%
Purple Heart Highway
7.1 mi · 2%
East Main Street
6.23 mi · 2%
West Cheyenne Avenue
4.39 mi · 1%
North Rancho Drive
1.92 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

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.2 mi
250.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beatty
02h 28m from Hawthorne
Leave By
7:08 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Hawthorne and Partly 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 Hawthorne to North Las Vegas?

The road trip is about 317 miles (510.2 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 151.2 miles from Hawthorne and 165.8 miles from North Las Vegas.

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

The direct path is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.40 one way or $110.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Hawthorne and Partly Sunny near North Las Vegas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne and North Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 250.8 mi (403.62 km).

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#1 Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a place in Nevada, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5246400, -118.6245800
Altitude1320
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: E Street (-118.624617, 38.52464)
End: (-115.117316, 36.199055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.19 gal
42.35 L · about $55.40
Round trip
$110.80
22.38 gal · 84.7 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.9 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $55.40 $110.80
Mid-grade $5.34 $59.73 $119.46
Premium $5.57 $62.28 $124.57
Diesel $6.37 $71.24 $142.47

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawthorne and North Las Vegas. The current time is 03:21:36.

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.