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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.84 mi
01h 12m
Flight
71.83 mi
115.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.83 mi
Kilometers
115.6 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.84 mi
Kilometers
126.88 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mesquite
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 PM PDT
Return by in North Las Vegas
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Las Vegas
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Mesquite
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Las Vegas
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
39.4 mi
00h 36m
To Mesquite
39.5 mi
00h 36m

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
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph NE

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.

  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

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Pioneer Boulevard, Sandhill Boulevard

    1117 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sandhill Boulevard

    2504 ft · 1 min · Sandhill Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East First North Street

    715 ft · 31 sec · East First North Street

  10. 10

    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.

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Las Vegas Freeway
75.8 mi · 96%
Civic Center Drive
1.47 mi · 2%
Sandhill Boulevard
0.47 mi · 1%
I 15 North
0.44 mi · 1%
Pioneer Boulevard
0.21 mi
East First North Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moapa Town
00h 36m from North Las Vegas
Leave By
4:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Moapa Town and the surrounding midpoint area.
Valley of Fire State Park
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Valley of Fire State Park

Overton , NV
29450 Valley of Fire Hwy, Overton, NV 89040
Rating 4.8/5 10,683 reviews Tourist attraction,State park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

US Agricultural Department

Logandale , NV
1897 N Moapa Valley Blvd, Logandale, NV 89021, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12 mi away

True Value

Moapa Valley , NV
Moapa Valley, NV 89040
Rating 4.3/5 17 reviews Hardware store
Lost City Museum-Archaeology
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Lost City Museum-Archaeology

Overton , NV
721 S Moapa Valley Blvd, Overton, NV 89040
Rating 4.5/5 335 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum

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 Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 71.83 mi (115.6 km).

North Las Vegas

#1 North Las Vegas

A city located in Clark County, Nevada.

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

#2 Mesquite

City in Nevada

Population20,438
Coordinates36.8055300, -114.0671900
Altitude488
CountryUnited States
Start: (-115.117316, 36.199055)
End: East 1st North Street (-114.067189, 36.805353)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.53 L · about $13.76
Round trip
$27.53
5.56 gal · 21.06 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nevada · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Las Vegas and Mesquite. The current time is 22:12:42.

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.