How far is Las Vegas, NV from Tonopah, NV?
The driving distance from Las Vegas, NV to Tonopah, NV is about 210.9 miles (339.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Vegas and Tonopah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and Tonopah.
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Start on East Bonanza Road
1005 ft · 28 sec · East Bonanza Road
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Turn left onto North Casino Center Boulevard
143 m · 9 sec · North Casino Center Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Ely, Tonopah, Reno
1410 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
17.4 mi · 20 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on East Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Erie Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Erie Street
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Turn left onto West Everett Street
13 m · 2 sec · West Everett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Everett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Vegas and Tonopah.
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
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.
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 Sunny near Tonopah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Vegas to Tonopah?
The road trip is about 210.9 miles (339.4 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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 105.4 miles from Las Vegas and 105.4 miles from Tonopah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 9:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.84 one way or $73.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Vegas and Sunny near Tonopah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and Tonopah. Straight-line distance: 174.31 mi (280.52 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 Tonopah
Unincorporated town in Nevada
| Population | 2,478 |
| Coordinates | 38.0671600, -117.2300800 |
| Altitude | 1843 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tonopah (-117.23008, 38.06716)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $36.84 | $73.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $39.71 | $79.43 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $41.41 | $82.82 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $47.36 | $94.73 |
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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