How far is North Las Vegas, NV from Caliente, NV?

The driving distance from North Las Vegas, NV to Caliente, NV is about 147.9 miles (238 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.89 mi
03h 02m
Flight
103.4 mi
166.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.4 mi
Kilometers
166.41 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.89 mi
Kilometers
238 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caliente
Thu, Apr 16, 1:41 AM PDT
Return by in North Las Vegas
Thu, Apr 16, 4:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Las Vegas
2026-04-15T22:39
Arrive Caliente
Thu, Apr 16, 1:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Las Vegas
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Moapa Town
NV

City in Clark County, Nevada, United States of America

From North Las Vegas
73.9 mi
01h 31m
To Caliente
73.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Las Vegas and Caliente.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Las Vegas and Caliente.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    80 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Constitution Way

    626 ft · 31 sec · Constitution Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Civic Center Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Cheyenne Avenue

    126 m · 9 sec · East Cheyenne Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North, US 93 North

    2313 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    17.2 mi · 18 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    127.1 mi · 2 hr 37 min · Great Basin Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Market Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Market Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Las Vegas and Caliente.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Basin Highway
127 mi · 86%
Las Vegas Freeway
17.2 mi · 12%
Civic Center Drive
1.47 mi · 1%
Front Street
1.2 mi · 1%
I 15 North
0.44 mi
US 93 North
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Great Basin Highway

Continue on Great Basin Highway

127 mi · 02h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
103.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moapa Town
01h 31m from North Las Vegas
Leave By
10:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Las Vegas and Sunny near Caliente.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Las Vegas to Caliente?

The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Moapa Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from North Las Vegas and 73.9 miles from Caliente.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 10:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.84 one way or $51.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Las Vegas and Sunny near Caliente.

Stop Ideas Near Moapa Town

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moapa Town, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moapa Town.

BUS

Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada

76 mi away
200 South Main St.
BUS

Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada

82 mi away
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd
BUS

Las Vegas, NV

85 mi away
6675 Gilespie Street
BUS

St. George, Utah

100 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Las Vegas and Caliente. Straight-line distance: 103.4 mi (166.41 km).

North Las Vegas

#1 North Las Vegas

A city located in Clark County, Nevada.

Population260,098
Coordinates36.1988600, -115.1175000
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
Caliente

#2 Caliente

City in Nevada, United States

Population1,077
Coordinates37.6149600, -114.5119400
Altitude1343
CountryUnited States
Start: North Las Vegas (-115.1175, 36.19886)
End: Caliente (-114.51194, 37.61496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.75 L · about $25.84
Round trip
$51.69
10.44 gal · 39.5 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $25.84 $51.69
Mid-grade $5.34 $27.86 $55.73
Premium $5.57 $29.05 $58.11
Diesel $6.37 $33.23 $66.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nevada · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North Las Vegas and Caliente. The current time is 22:39:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.