How far is Las Vegas, NV from Running Springs, CA?
The driving distance from Las Vegas, NV to Running Springs, CA is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 San Bernardino County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Vegas and Running Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and Running Springs.
-
1
Start on East Bonanza Road
1005 ft · 28 sec · East Bonanza Road
-
2
Turn left onto North Casino Center Boulevard
143 m · 9 sec · North Casino Center Boulevard
-
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Ely, Tonopah, Reno
1410 ft · 23 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
118 m · 5 sec · Purple Heart Highway
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
1.2 km · 2 min
-
6
Merge slight right onto Las Vegas Freeway
42.6 mi · 47 min · Las Vegas Freeway
-
7
Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
1.4 km · 57 sec · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
-
9
Merge slight right
151.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min
-
10
Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
-
11
Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
-
12
Continue on Barstow Freeway
1095 ft · 13 sec · Barstow Freeway
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on Barstow Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Barstow Freeway
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward CA 210 East, CA 210 West: Redlands, Pasadena
1290 ft · 32 sec
-
15
Keep slight left to continue on CA 210 East: Redlands
3248 ft · 1 min
-
16
Keep slight left
967 ft · 24 sec
-
17
Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Foothill Freeway
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward CA 330 North: Big Bear
3190 ft · 1 min
-
19
Continue on Steve Faris Memorial Highway
14.8 mi · 25 min · Steve Faris Memorial Highway
-
20
Turn slight right onto Running Springs
604 ft · 29 sec
-
21
At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Hilltop Drive
815 ft · 17 sec · Hilltop Drive
-
22
Continue on Hilltop Boulevard
122 m · 11 sec · Hilltop Boulevard
-
23
Turn right onto Wagon Wheel Drive
24 m · 3 sec · Wagon Wheel Drive
-
24
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wagon Wheel Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Vegas and Running Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Merge slight right
151 mi · 02h 43m
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 Las Vegas and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Running Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Vegas to Running Springs?
The road trip is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Barstow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Las Vegas and 122.5 miles from Running Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.4 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 7:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.83 one way or $85.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Vegas and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Running Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Barstow
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 Barstow.
Barstow Harvey House
Barstow (Bus), California
Victor Valley Transportation Center
Victorville, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and Running Springs. Straight-line distance: 175.69 mi (282.75 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 Running Springs
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
| Population | 4,862 |
| Coordinates | 34.2077900, -117.1092000 |
| Altitude | 1862 |
| Country | United States |
End: Running Springs (-117.1092, 34.20779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $42.83 | $85.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $46.17 | $92.35 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $48.15 | $96.29 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $55.07 | $110.13 |
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 · May 04, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.