How far is North Las Vegas, NV from Tonopah, NV?
The driving distance from North Las Vegas, NV to Tonopah, NV is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Las Vegas and Tonopah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Las Vegas and Tonopah.
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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
2393 ft · 46 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Turn left onto East Carey Avenue
674 ft · 19 sec · East Carey Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Carey Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · East Carey Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Carey Avenue
2866 ft · 59 sec · East Carey Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Cheyenne Avenue
4.4 mi · 7 min · East Cheyenne Avenue
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Turn right onto North Rancho Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Rancho Drive
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Turn left onto West Craig Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Craig Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno
2128 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on East Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Erie Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Erie Street
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Turn left onto West Everett Street
13 m · 2 sec · West Everett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Everett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Las Vegas and Tonopah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99.1 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving North Las Vegas and Sunny near Tonopah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Las Vegas to Tonopah?
The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Beatty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from North Las Vegas and 104.9 miles from Tonopah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.64 one way or $73.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Las Vegas and Sunny near Tonopah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Las Vegas and Tonopah. Straight-line distance: 173.79 mi (279.68 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 Tonopah
Unincorporated town in Nevada
| Population | 2,478 |
| Coordinates | 38.0671600, -117.2300800 |
| Altitude | 1843 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tonopah (-117.23008, 38.06716)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $36.64 | $73.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $39.50 | $79.00 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $41.19 | $82.38 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $47.11 | $94.22 |
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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