How far is North Las Vegas, NV from Whitney, NV?
The driving distance from North Las Vegas, NV to Whitney, NV is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Nevada township
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Las Vegas and Whitney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Las Vegas and Whitney.
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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 · 30 sec · Constitution Way
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Turn left onto Civic Center Drive
1 km · 1 min · Civic Center Drive
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Continue on North Eastern Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn left onto I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix
1323 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 582: Boulder Highway
1730 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Boulder Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Boulder Highway
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Turn slight left
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Tropicana Avenue
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Turn right onto Steptoe Street
822 ft · 28 sec · Steptoe Street
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Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
752 ft · 38 sec · Kimberly Avenue
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Las Vegas and Whitney.
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.
Boulder Highway
Turn left onto Boulder Highway
3.3 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Las Vegas and Mostly Clear near Whitney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Las Vegas to Whitney?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from North Las Vegas and 4.9 miles from Whitney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Las Vegas and Mostly Clear near Whitney.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Garage
Las Vegas City Hall
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winchester.
Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada
Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
Laughlin, Nevada
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Las Vegas and Whitney. Straight-line distance: 8.3 mi (13.35 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 Whitney
Art museum in New York City
| Population | 38,585 |
| Coordinates | 36.0983100, -115.0363000 |
| Altitude | 592 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-115.036303, 36.098398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
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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