How far is Silver City, NM from Las Vegas, NM?
The driving distance from Silver City, NM to Las Vegas, NM is about 357 miles (574.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver City and Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver City and Las Vegas.
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Start on North Cooper Street
7 m · 3 sec · North Cooper Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway
1601 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Turn left onto North Hudson Street
1.3 km · 59 sec · North Hudson Street
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Continue on Silver Heights Boulevard
7.5 mi · 14 min · Silver Heights Boulevard
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 30 min
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Continue on Wrights Cabin Road
14.3 mi · 34 min · Wrights Cabin Road
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the ramp left
1649 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
281.4 mi · 4 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto East University
1842 ft · 40 sec · East University
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
557 ft · 16 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto National Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · National Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver City and Las Vegas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Wrights Cabin Road
Merge slight left
281 mi · 04h 44m
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 Silver City 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 Silver City to Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 357 miles (574.6 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.8 miles from Silver City and 178.3 miles from Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.2 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.72 one way or $95.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silver City and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
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Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver City and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 261.86 mi (421.42 km).
#1 Silver City
Town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 9,390 |
| Coordinates | 32.7700700, -108.2803300 |
| Altitude | 1809 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Las Vegas
Town in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939300, -105.2239000 |
| Altitude | 1958 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridge Street (-105.223835, 35.593813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 575 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
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 | $3.79 | $47.72 | $95.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $53.66 | $107.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $58.28 | $116.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $68.23 | $136.46 |
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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