How far is Lovelock, NV from Henderson, NV?
The driving distance from Lovelock, NV to Henderson, NV is about 457.8 miles (736.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 343.2 miles (552.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Unincorporated town in Nevada
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lovelock and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lovelock and Henderson.
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Start on East Broadway
18 m · 5 sec · East Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
140 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 80, US 95: Reno, Las Vegas
1561 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.3 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95: Fallon, Las Vegas
34.4 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto Wildes Road
45 m · 8 sec · Wildes Road
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
69.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Freedom Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Plymire Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Front Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Silver Peak Road
20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way
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Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road
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Continue on Silver Peak Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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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 East Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
28 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Galleria Drive
2304 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto West Galleria Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Galleria Drive
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Turn right onto North Boulder Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Boulder Highway
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Continue on South Boulder Highway
43 m · 9 sec · South Boulder Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Boulder Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lovelock and Henderson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lovelock and Sunny near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lovelock to Henderson?
The road trip is about 457.8 miles (736.8 km) and usually takes 07h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.8 miles from Lovelock and 235 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 343.2 miles (552.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.6 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $80.01 one way or $160.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lovelock and Sunny near Henderson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lovelock and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 343.21 mi (552.34 km).
#1 Lovelock
City in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,819 |
| Coordinates | 40.1793500, -118.4734800 |
| Altitude | 1213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Henderson
The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 329,172 |
| Coordinates | 36.0397000, -114.9819400 |
| Altitude | 569 |
| Country | United States |
End: NV 582 (-114.98198, 36.03973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 737 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 42m |
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 | $80.01 | $160.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $86.26 | $172.52 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $89.95 | $179.89 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $102.87 | $205.75 |
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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