How far is Henderson, NV from McGill, NV?
The driving distance from Henderson, NV to McGill, NV is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and McGill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and McGill.
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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
85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sunnyside Road
10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Veterans Boulevard
2510 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Aultman Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and McGill.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Sunnyside Road
Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
98.7 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Henderson and Chance Snow Showers near McGill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to McGill?
The road trip is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Caliente is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.3 miles from Henderson and 133.1 miles from McGill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.54 one way or $93.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henderson and Chance Snow Showers near McGill.
Stop Ideas Near Caliente
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 Caliente.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and McGill. Straight-line distance: 232.78 mi (374.62 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 McGill
Census designated place in state of Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,148 |
| Coordinates | 39.4049400, -114.7786300 |
| Altitude | 1891 |
| Country | United States |
End: McGill (-114.77863, 39.40494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $46.54 | $93.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $50.18 | $100.35 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $52.32 | $104.64 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $59.84 | $119.68 |
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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