How far is Running Springs, CA from Las Vegas, NV?

The driving distance from Running Springs, CA to Las Vegas, NV is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
244.5 mi
04h 36m
Flight
175.69 mi
282.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.69 mi
Kilometers
282.75 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.5 mi
Kilometers
393.49 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Las Vegas
Mon, May 4, 6:44 AM PDT
Return by in Running Springs
Mon, May 4, 11:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Running Springs
2026-05-04T02:07
Arrive Las Vegas
Mon, May 4, 6:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:46 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Running Springs
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
Barstow
CA

City in San Bernardino County, California, United States

From Running Springs
122.2 mi
02h 18m
To Las Vegas
122.2 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Running Springs and Las Vegas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Running Springs and Las Vegas.

  1. 1

    Start on Wagon Wheel Drive

    24 m · 8 sec · Wagon Wheel Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hilltop Boulevard

    122 m · 10 sec · Hilltop Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Hilltop Drive

    1781 ft · 52 sec · Hilltop Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hilltop Boulevard

    548 ft · 13 sec · Hilltop Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Steve Faris Memorial Highway

    14.8 mi · 26 min · Steve Faris Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 210 West: Pasadena

    3034 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Foothill Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 North: Barstow

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Barstow Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1141 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    45.6 mi · 49 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    112 mi · 2 hr · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Las Vegas Freeway

    42.6 mi · 47 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Downtown Las Vegas, Phoenix

    1962 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on US 95 South, I 11 South: Phoenix, Downtown Las Vegas

    815 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    2268 ft · 30 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Cashman Field

    1401 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard

    698 ft · 32 sec · North Las Vegas Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Bonanza Road

    19 m · 2 sec · East Bonanza Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bonanza Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Running Springs and 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
165 mi · 67%
Las Vegas Freeway
42.6 mi · 17%
Steve Faris Memorial Highway
14.8 mi · 6%
Barstow Freeway
7.58 mi · 3%
Foothill Freeway
6.34 mi · 3%
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardi
5.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Barstow and Mojave Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

112 mi · 02h 00m

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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.8 mi
175.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barstow
02h 18m from Running Springs
Leave By
7:46 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Running Springs and Sunny near Las Vegas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Running Springs to Las Vegas?

The road trip is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Barstow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from Running Springs and 122.2 miles from Las Vegas.

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

The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.8 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 7:46 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.79 one way or $99.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Running Springs and Sunny near Las Vegas.

Stop Ideas Near Barstow

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Barstow, 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 Barstow.

RAIL

Barstow Harvey House

1 mi away
685 North First Avenue
BUS

Barstow (Bus), California

2 mi away
1611 East Main Street
RAIL

Victor Valley Transportation Center

47 mi away
16858 D St.
BUS

Victorville, CA

47 mi away
16838 South D Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Running Springs and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 175.69 mi (282.75 km).

Running Springs

#1 Running Springs

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

Population4,862
Coordinates34.2077900, -117.1092000
Altitude1862
CountryUnited States
Las Vegas

#2 Las Vegas

The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Population646,790
Coordinates36.1749700, -115.1372200
Altitude610
CountryUnited States
Start: Running Springs (-117.1092, 34.20779)
End: Las Vegas (-115.13722, 36.17497)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.63 gal
32.66 L · about $49.79
Round trip
$99.57
17.26 gal · 65.32 L
Estimated CO2
76.7 kg one way
Round trip: 153.4 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $49.79 $99.57
Mid-grade $6.07 $52.35 $104.70
Premium $6.24 $53.88 $107.75
Diesel $7.57 $65.30 $130.61

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 California · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Running Springs and Las Vegas. The current time is 02:07:31.

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.