How far is Las Vegas, NM from Silver City, NM?
The driving distance from Las Vegas, NM to Silver City, NM is about 357 miles (574.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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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 07h 02m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Vegas and Silver City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and Silver City.
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Start on Bridge Street
28 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on National Avenue
3169 ft · 1 min · National Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
87 m · 13 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
66 m · 11 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto East University
1227 ft · 21 sec · East University
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Take the ramp slight right
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
281.5 mi · 4 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillsboro
1169 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
33.6 mi · 55 min
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Continue on Wrights Cabin Road
14.2 mi · 34 min · Wrights Cabin Road
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto Silver Heights Boulevard
7.5 mi · 14 min · Silver Heights Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto North Hudson Street
1.2 km · 54 sec · North Hudson Street
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Take the exit right
86 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Broadway
1473 ft · 1 min · East Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cooper Street
7 m · 1 sec · North Cooper Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cooper Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Vegas and Silver City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East University
Merge slight left
281 mi · 04h 44m
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 leaving Las Vegas and Sunny near Silver City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Vegas to Silver City?
The road trip is about 357 miles (574.6 km) and usually takes 07h 02m 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?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.6 miles from Las Vegas and 178.4 miles from Silver City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.2 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 7:30 AM MDT. 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 $47.72 one way or $95.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Vegas and Sunny near Silver City.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and Silver City. Straight-line distance: 261.86 mi (421.42 km).
#1 Las Vegas
Town in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939300, -105.2239000 |
| Altitude | 1958 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver City
Town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 9,390 |
| Coordinates | 32.7700700, -108.2803300 |
| Altitude | 1809 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver City (-108.28033, 32.77007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 575 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
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 | $3.79 | $47.72 | $95.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $53.66 | $107.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $58.28 | $116.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $68.23 | $136.46 |
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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