How far is Laughlin, NV from Mesquite, NV?
The driving distance from Laughlin, NV to Mesquite, NV is about 177.7 miles (286 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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 02h 43m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laughlin and Mesquite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laughlin and Mesquite.
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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
17.6 mi · 20 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard
1623 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto East Charleston Boulevard
3115 ft · 1 min · East Charleston Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Lamb Boulevard
6.8 mi · 11 min · South Lamb Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
72.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pioneer Boulevard, Sandhill Boulevard
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Sandhill Boulevard
2504 ft · 1 min · Sandhill Boulevard
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Turn right onto East First North Street
715 ft · 31 sec · East First North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East First North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laughlin and Mesquite.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Las Vegas Freeway
Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
72.2 mi · 01h 13m
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 Mesquite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laughlin to Mesquite?
The road trip is about 177.7 miles (286 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Whitney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Laughlin and 90.8 miles from Mesquite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 1:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.04 one way or $62.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laughlin and Sunny near Mesquite.
Stop Ideas Near Whitney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Garage
Las Vegas City Hall
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laughlin and Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 116.64 mi (187.71 km).
#1 Laughlin
Census designated place
| Population | 7,323 |
| Coordinates | 35.1677800, -114.5730200 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mesquite
City in Nevada
| Population | 20,438 |
| Coordinates | 36.8055300, -114.0671900 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 1st North Street (-114.067189, 36.805353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $31.04 | $62.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $33.47 | $66.94 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.90 | $69.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $39.91 | $79.83 |
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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