How far is Las Vegas, NV from Laughlin, NV?
The driving distance from Las Vegas, NV to Laughlin, NV is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Clark County, Nevada
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Vegas and Laughlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and Laughlin.
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Start on East Bonanza Road
5 m · 1 sec · East Bonanza Road
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Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
44 m · 11 sec · North Las Vegas Boulevard
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Turn sharp right
50 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Bonanza Road
29 m · 4 sec · East Bonanza Road
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Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
677 ft · 30 sec · North Las Vegas Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix, Needles
1676 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
20.6 mi · 24 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Boulder City Bypass
1.3 mi · 1 min · Boulder City Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Memorial Highway, NV 173: Searchlight, Boulder City
1381 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway South, NV 173 South: Searchlight, Laughlin
54 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto Laughlin Highway
18.3 mi · 21 min · Laughlin Highway
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Take the exit slight right
660 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Laughlin Civic Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Laughlin Civic Drive
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Turn right onto South Casino Drive
671 ft · 20 sec · South Casino Drive
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Turn right
36 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
877 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto B Street
1238 ft · 2 min · B Street
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Turn right
71 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Vegas and Laughlin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway South
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway South, NV 173 South: Searchlight, Laughlin
54 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Las Vegas and Sunny near Laughlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Vegas to Laughlin?
The road trip is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boulder City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Las Vegas and 48.2 miles from Laughlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.4 miles (123 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.88 one way or $33.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Vegas and Sunny near Laughlin.
Stop Ideas Near Boulder City
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 Boulder City.
Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada
Laughlin, Nevada
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and Laughlin. Straight-line distance: 76.45 mi (123.04 km).
#1 Las Vegas
The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 646,790 |
| Coordinates | 36.1749700, -115.1372200 |
| Altitude | 610 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laughlin
Census designated place
| Population | 7,323 |
| Coordinates | 35.1677800, -114.5730200 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laughlin (-114.57302, 35.16778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $16.88 | $33.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $18.20 | $36.41 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $18.98 | $37.96 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $21.71 | $43.42 |
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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