How far is Henderson, NV from Lovelock, NV?

The driving distance from Henderson, NV to Lovelock, NV is about 446.3 miles (718.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 343.2 miles (552.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
446.32 mi
08h 32m
Flight
343.21 mi
552.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
343.21 mi
Kilometers
552.34 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
446.32 mi
Kilometers
718.29 km
Drive Time
08h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lovelock
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM PDT
Return by in Henderson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Lovelock
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:32 PM to 4:02 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
6:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henderson
8:00 PM PDT
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
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Henderson
223.2 mi
04h 16m
To Lovelock
223.1 mi
04h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Lovelock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Lovelock.

  1. 1

    Start on North Boulder Highway

    5 m · 5 sec · North Boulder Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lake Mead Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Lake Mead Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas

    2970 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    31 mi · 36 min · Purple Heart Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    24.9 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.4 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    99 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    69.7 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    531 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on South Maine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Maine Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    31.9 mi · 34 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward I 80, US 95: Elko, Salt Lake City, Boise

    1467 ft · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    22.5 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 398: Lovelock

    1606 ft · 38 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    813 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Broadway

    18 m · 3 sec · East Broadway

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Lovelock.

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
333 mi · 75%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 10%
Purple Heart Highway
31 mi · 7%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.5 mi · 5%
West Main Street
6.23 mi · 1%
South Maine Street
1.92 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

99.1 mi · 01h 49m

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
08h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+103.1 mi
343.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
04h 16m from Henderson
Leave By
6:56 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Henderson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lovelock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Lovelock?

The road trip is about 446.3 miles (718.3 km) and usually takes 08h 32m 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?

Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 223.2 miles from Henderson and 223.1 miles from Lovelock.

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

The direct path is about 343.2 miles (552.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.1 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 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 $77.98 one way or $155.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henderson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lovelock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Lovelock. Straight-line distance: 343.21 mi (552.34 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Population329,172
Coordinates36.0397000, -114.9819400
Altitude569
CountryUnited States
Lovelock

#2 Lovelock

City in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States

Population1,819
Coordinates40.1793500, -118.4734800
Altitude1213
CountryUnited States
Start: Henderson (-114.98194, 36.0397)
End: Lovelock (-118.47348, 40.17935)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 718 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.75 gal
59.62 L · about $77.98
Round trip
$155.96
31.5 gal · 119.24 L
Estimated CO2
140 kg one way
Round trip: 279.9 kg / 617 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $77.98 $155.96
Mid-grade $5.34 $84.07 $168.15
Premium $5.57 $87.66 $175.33
Diesel $6.37 $100.26 $200.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Henderson and Lovelock. The current time is 20:22:31.

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.