How far is Mesquite, NV from Whitney, NV?
The driving distance from Mesquite, NV to Whitney, NV is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 01h 28m.
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.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesquite and Whitney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesquite and Whitney.
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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
8.9 mi · 14 min · North Lamb Boulevard
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Turn left onto Boulder Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Boulder Highway
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Turn slight left
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Tropicana Avenue
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Turn right onto Steptoe Street
822 ft · 28 sec · Steptoe Street
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Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
752 ft · 38 sec · Kimberly Avenue
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 5 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 Whitney.
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 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 Mesquite and Mostly Clear near Whitney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesquite to Whitney?
The road trip is about 91 miles (146.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 43.1 miles from Mesquite and 48 miles from Whitney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.89 one way or $31.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesquite and Mostly Clear near Whitney.
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.
Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada
Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
St. George, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesquite and Whitney. Straight-line distance: 72.72 mi (117.03 km).
#1 Mesquite
City in Nevada
| Population | 20,438 |
| Coordinates | 36.8055300, -114.0671900 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitney
Art museum in New York City
| Population | 38,585 |
| Coordinates | 36.0983100, -115.0363000 |
| Altitude | 592 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-115.036303, 36.098398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $15.89 | $31.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $17.13 | $34.27 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $17.87 | $35.73 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $20.43 | $40.87 |
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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