How far is Mesquite, NV from Laughlin, NV?
The driving distance from Mesquite, NV to Laughlin, NV is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Mesquite and Laughlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesquite and Laughlin.
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Start on East First North Street
715 ft · 33 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
72 mi · 1 hr 12 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
17.4 mi · 20 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Boulder City Bypass
1.3 mi · 1 min · Boulder City Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Memorial Highway, NV 173: Searchlight, Boulder City
1381 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway South, NV 173 South: Searchlight, Laughlin
54 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto Laughlin Highway
18.3 mi · 21 min · Laughlin Highway
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Take the exit slight right
660 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Laughlin Civic Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Laughlin Civic Drive
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Turn right onto South Casino Drive
671 ft · 20 sec · South Casino Drive
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Turn right
36 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
877 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto B Street
1238 ft · 2 min · B Street
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Turn right
71 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesquite and Laughlin.
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 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Mesquite and Sunny near Laughlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesquite to Laughlin?
The road trip is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Whitney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Mesquite and 87.1 miles from Laughlin.
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 57.7 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 10:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.45 one way or $60.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesquite and Sunny near Laughlin.
Stop Ideas Near Whitney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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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 Mesquite and Laughlin. Straight-line distance: 116.64 mi (187.71 km).
#1 Mesquite
City in Nevada
| Population | 20,438 |
| Coordinates | 36.8055300, -114.0671900 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laughlin
Census designated place
| Population | 7,323 |
| Coordinates | 35.1677800, -114.5730200 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laughlin (-114.57302, 35.16778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $30.45 | $60.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.23 | $68.46 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $39.15 | $78.30 |
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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