How far is Tonopah, NV from Henderson, NV?

The driving distance from Tonopah, NV to Henderson, NV is about 226.5 miles (364.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (301 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
226.51 mi
03h 30m
Flight
187.05 mi
301.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.05 mi
Kilometers
301.02 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.51 mi
Kilometers
364.54 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Wed, Apr 22, 7:57 PM PDT
Return by in Tonopah
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tonopah
2026-04-22T16:27
Arrive Henderson
Wed, Apr 22, 7:57 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tonopah
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
Beatty
NV

Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States

From Tonopah
112.7 mi
01h 45m
To Henderson
113.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tonopah and Henderson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tonopah and Henderson.

  1. 1

    Start on West Everett Street

    13 m · 4 sec · West Everett Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Erie Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Erie Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    28 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Galleria Drive

    2304 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Galleria Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Galleria Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Boulder Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Boulder Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Boulder Highway

    43 m · 9 sec · South Boulder Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Boulder Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tonopah and Henderson.

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
184 mi · 81%
Purple Heart Highway
28 mi · 12%
East Main Street
6.23 mi · 3%
North Boulder Highway
2.94 mi · 1%
Erie Street
1.33 mi · 1%
West Galleria Drive
1.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

99 mi · 01h 49m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
187 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beatty
01h 45m from Tonopah
Leave By
10:00 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tonopah and Sunny near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tonopah to Henderson?

The road trip is about 226.5 miles (364.5 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Beatty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Tonopah and 113.8 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 187 miles (301 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 10:00 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.56 one way or $79.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tonopah and Sunny near Henderson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tonopah and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 187.05 mi (301.02 km).

Tonopah

#1 Tonopah

Unincorporated town in Nevada

Population2,478
Coordinates38.0671600, -117.2300800
Altitude1843
CountryUnited States
Henderson

#2 Henderson

The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Population329,172
Coordinates36.0397000, -114.9819400
Altitude569
CountryUnited States
Start: West Everett Street (-117.230042, 38.067134)
End: NV 582 (-114.98198, 36.03973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.99 gal
30.26 L · about $39.56
Round trip
$79.12
15.98 gal · 60.52 L
Estimated CO2
71 kg one way
Round trip: 142 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $39.56 $79.12
Mid-grade $5.34 $42.65 $85.30
Premium $5.57 $44.47 $88.94
Diesel $6.37 $50.86 $101.73

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Tonopah and Henderson. The current time is 16:27:38.

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.