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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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.
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on Wagon Wheel Drive
24 m · 8 sec · Wagon Wheel Drive
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Turn left onto Hilltop Boulevard
122 m · 10 sec · Hilltop Boulevard
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Continue on Hilltop Drive
1781 ft · 52 sec · Hilltop Drive
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Turn left onto Hilltop Boulevard
548 ft · 13 sec · Hilltop Boulevard
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Continue on Steve Faris Memorial Highway
14.8 mi · 26 min · Steve Faris Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 210 West: Pasadena
3034 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 North: Barstow
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Barstow Freeway
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Keep slight left
1141 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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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
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
45.6 mi · 49 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
112 mi · 2 hr · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on Las Vegas Freeway
42.6 mi · 47 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Downtown Las Vegas, Phoenix
1962 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on US 95 South, I 11 South: Phoenix, Downtown Las Vegas
815 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
2268 ft · 30 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cashman Field
1401 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
698 ft · 32 sec · North Las Vegas Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Bonanza Road
19 m · 2 sec · East Bonanza Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barstow.
Barstow Harvey House
Barstow (Bus), California
Victor Valley Transportation Center
Victorville, CA
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).
#1 Running Springs
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
| Population | 4,862 |
| Coordinates | 34.2077900, -117.1092000 |
| Altitude | 1862 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Las Vegas
The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 646,790 |
| Coordinates | 36.1749700, -115.1372200 |
| Altitude | 610 |
| Country | United States |
End: Las Vegas (-115.13722, 36.17497)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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