How far is North Las Vegas, NV from Mesquite, NV?
The driving distance from North Las Vegas, NV to Mesquite, NV is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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 12m.
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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Las Vegas and Mesquite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Las Vegas and Mesquite.
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Start on the route
80 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Constitution Way
626 ft · 31 sec · Constitution Way
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Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Civic Center Drive
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Turn left onto East Cheyenne Avenue
126 m · 9 sec · East Cheyenne Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North, US 93 North
2313 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
75.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pioneer Boulevard, Sandhill Boulevard
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Sandhill Boulevard
2504 ft · 1 min · Sandhill Boulevard
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Turn right onto East First North Street
715 ft · 31 sec · East First North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East First North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Las Vegas and Mesquite.
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
75.8 mi · 01h 17m
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 North Las Vegas and Sunny near Mesquite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Las Vegas to Mesquite?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 39.4 miles from North Las Vegas and 39.5 miles from Mesquite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Las Vegas and Sunny near Mesquite.
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 North Las Vegas and Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 71.83 mi (115.6 km).
#1 North Las Vegas
A city located in Clark County, Nevada.
| Population | 260,098 |
| Coordinates | 36.1988600, -115.1175000 |
| Altitude | 565 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mesquite
City in Nevada
| Population | 20,438 |
| Coordinates | 36.8055300, -114.0671900 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 1st North Street (-114.067189, 36.805353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $13.76 | $27.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $14.84 | $29.68 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $15.47 | $30.95 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $17.70 | $35.39 |
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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