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

The driving distance from North Las Vegas, NV to Henderson, NV is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.41 mi
00h 22m
Flight
13.35 mi
21.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.35 mi
Kilometers
21.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.41 mi
Kilometers
26.41 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Sat, Apr 18, 10:34 PM PDT
Return by in North Las Vegas
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Las Vegas
2026-04-18T22:11
Arrive Henderson
Sat, Apr 18, 10:34 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Las Vegas
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Whitney
NV

Art museum in New York City

From North Las Vegas
7.8 mi
00h 11m
To Henderson
8.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NNE
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 30 sec · Constitution Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Civic Center Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on North Eastern Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Eastern Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix

    1323 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Galleria Drive

    2304 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Galleria Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Galleria Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Boulder Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Boulder Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Boulder Highway

    43 m · 9 sec · South Boulder Highway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Boulder Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
8.48 mi · 52%
North Boulder Highway
2.94 mi · 18%
North Eastern Avenue
1.46 mi · 9%
West Galleria Drive
1.12 mi · 7%
Civic Center Drive
0.63 mi · 4%
Galleria Drive
0.44 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

8.48 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitney
00h 11m from North Las Vegas
Leave By
7:44 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Las Vegas and Sunny near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Whitney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from North Las Vegas and 8.6 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitney

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Whitney and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Garage
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

City Hall Garage

Las Vegas , NV
500 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Rating 4.2/5 21 reviews Parking garage
Las Vegas City Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Las Vegas City Hall

Las Vegas , NV
495 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Rating 4.2/5 69 reviews City government office,Government office,City Hall
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Nearby stop 3.4 mi away

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Las Vegas , NV
4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154
Rating 4.3/5 420 reviews Public university,University

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitney.

BUS

Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada

10 mi away
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd
BUS

Las Vegas, NV

12 mi away
6675 Gilespie Street
BUS

Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada

13 mi away
200 South Main St.
BUS

Laughlin, Nevada

113 mi away
2121 S. Casino Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Las Vegas and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 13.35 mi (21.48 km).

North Las Vegas

#1 North Las Vegas

A city located in Clark County, Nevada.

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

#2 Henderson

The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Population329,172
Coordinates36.0397000, -114.9819400
Altitude569
CountryUnited States
Start: (-115.117316, 36.199055)
End: NV 582 (-114.98198, 36.03973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.19 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.74
1.16 gal · 4.38 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.87 $5.74
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.10 $6.19
Premium $5.57 $3.23 $6.46
Diesel $6.37 $3.69 $7.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Las Vegas and Henderson. The current time is 22:11:34.

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.