How far is Laughlin, NV from Las Vegas, NV?
The driving distance from Laughlin, NV to Las Vegas, NV is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Laughlin and Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laughlin and Las Vegas.
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Start on the route
45 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto F Street
51 m · 19 sec · F Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Laughlin Civic Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Laughlin Civic Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Laughlin Highway
18.2 mi · 21 min · Laughlin Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1273 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
53.7 mi · 57 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
855 ft · 22 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas, Henderson
2501 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Boulder City Bypass
1.3 mi · 2 min · Boulder City Bypass
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
20.6 mi · 24 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas Boulevard
1752 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
106 m · 16 sec · North Las Vegas Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Bonanza Road
19 m · 2 sec · East Bonanza Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bonanza Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laughlin and Las Vegas.
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
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
53.7 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 Laughlin and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laughlin to Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 48.1 miles from Laughlin and 48.2 miles from Las Vegas.
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 19.9 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 3:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.83 one way or $33.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laughlin and Sunny near Las Vegas.
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 Laughlin and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 76.45 mi (123.04 km).
#1 Laughlin
Census designated place
| Population | 7,323 |
| Coordinates | 35.1677800, -114.5730200 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East Bonanza Road (-115.137231, 36.174953)
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 | $16.83 | $33.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $18.92 | $37.85 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $21.64 | $43.29 |
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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