How far is Henderson, NV from Elk Grove, CA?
The driving distance from Henderson, NV to Elk Grove, CA is about 545.3 miles (877.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 387.7 miles (623.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Elk Grove.
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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
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Lake Mead Parkway
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Continue on West Lake Mead Parkway
1.2 km · 57 sec · West Lake Mead Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Bruce Woodbury Beltway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Bruce Woodbury Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 146 West: Saint Rose Parkway, Pecos Road
1510 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Saint Rose Parkway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Saint Rose Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
27.2 mi · 29 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
1.4 km · 57 sec · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Merge slight right
109 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 West: Bakersfield
3260 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
34.8 mi · 40 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway
26.9 mi · 30 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
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Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
1.2 km · 51 sec · Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
52.4 mi · 1 hr · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 204: Union Avenue
1161 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
136 m · 22 sec · East Brundage Lane
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Golden State Avenue
3.4 mi · 4 min · Golden State Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E
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Keep slight left
32.8 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Stockton Boulevard
811 ft · 25 sec · East Stockton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Turn right onto Elk Grove Florin Road
16 m · 1 sec · Elk Grove Florin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elk Grove Florin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Elk Grove.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Golden State Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
111 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Henderson and Sunny near Elk Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 545.3 miles (877.6 km) and usually takes 10h 15m 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?
Lamont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 272.6 miles from Henderson and 272.7 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 387.7 miles (623.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 157.6 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 PDT. 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 $95.26 one way or $190.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Henderson and Sunny near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Lamont
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 Lamont.
Bakersfield
Tehachapi, California
Wasco station
Mojave, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 387.66 mi (623.88 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 Elk Grove
The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 177,302 |
| Coordinates | 38.4088000, -121.3716200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk Grove (-121.37162, 38.4088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 878 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 48m |
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 | $95.26 | $190.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $102.70 | $205.41 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $107.09 | $214.18 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $122.48 | $244.96 |
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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