How far is Mesquite, NV from Las Vegas, NV?
The driving distance from Mesquite, NV to Las Vegas, NV is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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.
City in Clark County, Nevada, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesquite and Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesquite and Las Vegas.
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Start on East First North Street
715 ft · 31 sec · East First North Street
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Turn left onto Sandhill Boulevard
3124 ft · 2 min · Sandhill Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
2097 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
78.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Washington Avenue, D Street, City Parkway
1209 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
144 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto D Street
635 ft · 17 sec · D Street
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Continue on D Street
127 m · 16 sec · D Street
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Turn left onto West Bonanza Road
3033 ft · 1 min · West 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 Mesquite 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.
Las Vegas Freeway
Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
78.7 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mesquite and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Las Vegas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesquite to Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Moapa Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Mesquite and 40.8 miles from Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.21 one way or $28.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mesquite and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Las Vegas.
Stop Ideas Near Moapa Town
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Valley of Fire State Park
US Agricultural Department
True Value
Lost City Museum-Archaeology
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moapa Town.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesquite and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 73.69 mi (118.6 km).
#1 Mesquite
City in Nevada
| Population | 20,438 |
| Coordinates | 36.8055300, -114.0671900 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $14.21 | $28.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $15.32 | $30.64 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $15.97 | $31.95 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $18.27 | $36.54 |
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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