How far is Las Vegas, NV from Hawthorne, NV?

The driving distance from Las Vegas, NV to Hawthorne, NV is about 303.7 miles (488.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251 miles (404 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
303.68 mi
05h 50m
Flight
251.05 mi
404.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.05 mi
Kilometers
404.03 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.68 mi
Kilometers
488.72 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawthorne
Thu, Apr 16, 10:59 AM PDT
Return by in Las Vegas
Thu, Apr 16, 4:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Vegas
2026-04-16T05:09
Arrive Hawthorne
Thu, Apr 16, 10:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:20 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Las Vegas
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Beatty
NV

Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States

From Las Vegas
151.8 mi
02h 55m
To Hawthorne
151.9 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Las Vegas and Hawthorne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and Hawthorne.

  1. 1

    Start on East Bonanza Road

    1005 ft · 28 sec · East Bonanza Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Casino Center Boulevard

    143 m · 9 sec · North Casino Center Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Ely, Tonopah, Reno

    1410 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    17.4 mi · 20 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

    23.7 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East 5th Street

    2873 ft · 2 min · East 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North E Street

    25 m · 5 sec · North E Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    3 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Vegas and Hawthorne.

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
230 mi · 76%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 15%
Purple Heart Highway
17.4 mi · 6%
West Main Street
6.23 mi · 2%
Front Street
1.19 mi
Plymire Street
0.94 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

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.

Drive Time
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
251 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beatty
02h 55m from Las Vegas
Leave By
5:20 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Las Vegas and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hawthorne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Las Vegas to Hawthorne?

The road trip is about 303.7 miles (488.7 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Beatty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.8 miles from Las Vegas and 151.9 miles from Hawthorne.

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

The direct path is about 251 miles (404 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 5:20 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.03 one way or $106.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Las Vegas and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hawthorne.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 251.05 mi (404.03 km).

Las Vegas

#1 Las Vegas

The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Population646,790
Coordinates36.1749700, -115.1372200
Altitude610
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a place in Nevada, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5246400, -118.6245800
Altitude1320
CountryUnited States
Start: Las Vegas (-115.13722, 36.17497)
End: Hawthorne (-118.62458, 38.52464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.71 gal
40.56 L · about $53.03
Round trip
$106.05
21.42 gal · 81.12 L
Estimated CO2
95.2 kg one way
Round trip: 190.4 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $53.03 $106.05
Mid-grade $5.34 $57.17 $114.34
Premium $5.57 $59.61 $119.22
Diesel $6.37 $68.18 $136.36

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Las Vegas and Hawthorne. The current time is 05:09:32.

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.