How far is McGill, NV from Henderson, NV?
The driving distance from McGill, NV to Henderson, NV is about 271 miles (436.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McGill and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McGill and Henderson.
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Start on South 4th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on Aultman Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Aultman Street
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Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard
2512 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sunnyside Road
98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road
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Turn right onto Great Basin Highway
85 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
2263 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamb Boulevard
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lamb Boulevard South
808 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on North Lamb Boulevard
6.8 mi · 11 min · North Lamb Boulevard
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Turn straight onto NV 159: East Charleston Boulevard
60 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto East Charleston Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · East Charleston Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix
2676 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
6.5 mi · 8 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 McGill and Henderson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Sunnyside Road
Continue on Sunnyside Road
98.7 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving McGill and Sunny near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McGill to Henderson?
The road trip is about 271 miles (436.1 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Caliente is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133 miles from McGill and 137.9 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.33 one way or $94.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around McGill and Sunny near Henderson.
Stop Ideas Near Caliente
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 Caliente.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McGill and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 232.78 mi (374.62 km).
#1 McGill
Census designated place in state of Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,148 |
| Coordinates | 39.4049400, -114.7786300 |
| Altitude | 1891 |
| 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: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $47.33 | $94.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.03 | $102.06 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $53.21 | $106.42 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $60.86 | $121.72 |
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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