How far is Henderson, NV from Alamo, NV?
The driving distance from Henderson, NV to Alamo, NV is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clark County, Nevada, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Alamo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Alamo.
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Start on North Boulder Highway
5 m · 5 sec · North Boulder Highway
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Turn left onto East Lake Mead Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Lake Mead Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas
2970 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard
1623 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto East Charleston Boulevard
3115 ft · 1 min · East Charleston Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Lamb Boulevard
6.8 mi · 11 min · South Lamb Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
13.5 mi · 14 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
73.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto Broadway
1215 ft · 43 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto North Purple Sage Avenue
86 m · 10 sec · North Purple Sage Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Purple Sage Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Alamo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Great Basin Highway
Continue on Great Basin Highway
73.2 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Henderson and Sunny near Alamo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Alamo?
The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moapa Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Henderson and 53.6 miles from Alamo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.76 one way or $37.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henderson and Sunny near Alamo.
Stop Ideas Near Moapa Town
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 Moapa Town.
Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada
Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 92.12 mi (148.26 km).
#1 Henderson
The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 329,172 |
| Coordinates | 36.0397000, -114.9819400 |
| Altitude | 569 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamo
Alamo is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3649600, -115.1644600 |
| Altitude | 1057 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alamo (-115.16446, 37.36496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $18.76 | $37.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $20.23 | $40.46 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $21.10 | $42.19 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $24.13 | $48.25 |
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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