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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
357.05 mi
07h 02m
Flight
261.86 mi
421.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.86 mi
Kilometers
421.42 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.05 mi
Kilometers
574.62 km
Drive Time
07h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:52 AM MDT
Return by in Las Vegas
Sun, Apr 19, 11:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Vegas
2026-04-18T21:50
Arrive Silver City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:03 PM to 2:33 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Las Vegas
8:00 PM MDT
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
Socorro
NM

City in New Mexico

From Las Vegas
178.6 mi
03h 31m
To Silver City
178.4 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Continue on National Avenue

    3169 ft · 1 min · National Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    87 m · 13 sec · 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    66 m · 11 sec · Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East University

    1227 ft · 21 sec · East University

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    281.5 mi · 4 hr 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillsboro

    1169 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    33.6 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Wrights Cabin Road

    14.2 mi · 34 min · Wrights Cabin Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    17.6 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Silver Heights Boulevard

    7.5 mi · 14 min · Silver Heights Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto North Hudson Street

    1.2 km · 54 sec · North Hudson Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    86 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto East Broadway

    1473 ft · 1 min · East Broadway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cooper Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North Cooper Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East University
282 mi · 79%
Wrights Cabin Road
31.8 mi · 9%
Silver Heights Boulevard
7.54 mi · 2%
North Hudson Street
0.82 mi
National Avenue
0.6 mi
East Broadway
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
07h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95.2 mi
261.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Socorro
03h 31m from Las Vegas
Leave By
9:54 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Socorro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Socorro.

BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

108 mi away
8 South Date St.
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

116 mi away
320 First Street SW

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).

Las Vegas

#1 Las Vegas

Town in New Mexico, USA

Population12,826
Coordinates35.5939300, -105.2239000
Altitude1958
CountryUnited States
Silver City

#2 Silver City

Town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States

Population9,390
Coordinates32.7700700, -108.2803300
Altitude1809
CountryUnited States
Start: Las Vegas (-105.2239, 35.59393)
End: Silver City (-108.28033, 32.77007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.6 gal
47.69 L · about $47.72
Round trip
$95.43
25.2 gal · 95.38 L
Estimated CO2
112 kg one way
Round trip: 224 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Las Vegas and Silver City. The current time is 21:50:16.

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.