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

The driving distance from Pioche, NV to North Las Vegas, NV is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.91 mi
03h 20m
Flight
125.09 mi
201.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.09 mi
Kilometers
201.31 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.91 mi
Kilometers
278.27 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Las Vegas
Thu, Oct 15, 2:10 PM PDT
Return by in Pioche
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pioche
2026-10-15T10:49
Arrive North Las Vegas
Thu, Oct 15, 2:10 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pioche
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Caliente
NV

City in Nevada, United States

From Pioche
86.3 mi
01h 40m
To North Las Vegas
86.6 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph NNE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Waddell Street

    818 ft · 42 sec · Waddell Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    54 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Great Basin Highway

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Great Basin Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on North Spring Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Spring Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Front Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    126.8 mi · 2 hr 37 min · Great Basin Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas

    2263 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cheyenne Avenue

    2039 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Cheyenne Avenue East

    553 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Cheyenne Avenue

    870 ft · 24 sec · East Cheyenne Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Civic Center Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Constitution Way

    688 ft · 36 sec · Constitution Way

  15. 15

    Turn left

    80 m · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Basin Highway
148 mi · 86%
Las Vegas Freeway
17.1 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.63 mi · 2%
Civic Center Drive
1.47 mi · 1%
Front Street
1.26 mi · 1%
North Spring Street
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

Great Basin Highway

Continue on Great Basin Highway

127 mi · 02h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
125.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caliente
01h 40m from Pioche
Leave By
10:20 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pioche and Sunny near North Las Vegas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Caliente is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.3 miles from Pioche and 86.6 miles from North Las Vegas.

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

The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 10:20 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.13 one way or $66.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Caliente

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caliente, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

St. George, Utah

101 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pioche and North Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 125.09 mi (201.31 km).

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#1 Pioche

Situated at an elevation of 6,086 feet in the mountainous high desert of Lincoln County, Nevada, this census-designated place serves as the county seat.

Population0
Coordinates37.9296900, -114.4522100
Altitude1855
CountryUnited States
North Las Vegas

#2 North Las Vegas

A city located in Clark County, Nevada.

Population260,098
Coordinates36.1988600, -115.1175000
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
Start: Waddell Street (-114.452451, 37.929764)
End: (-115.117316, 36.199055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.1 gal
23.1 L · about $33.13
Round trip
$66.26
12.2 gal · 46.2 L
Estimated CO2
54.2 kg one way
Round trip: 108.4 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.43 $33.13 $66.26
Mid-grade $5.75 $35.04 $70.09
Premium $6.04 $36.81 $73.63
Diesel $6.77 $41.30 $82.59

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pioche and North Las Vegas. The current time is 10:49:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.