How far is Tonopah, NV from Las Vegas, NV?
The driving distance from Tonopah, NV to Las Vegas, NV is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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.
Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tonopah and Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonopah and Las Vegas.
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Start on West Everett Street
13 m · 4 sec · West Everett Street
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Turn right onto Erie Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Erie Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
17.7 mi · 20 min · 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 Tonopah 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.
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.
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 Tonopah 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 Tonopah to Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 105.4 miles from Tonopah and 105.7 miles from Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 10:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.88 one way or $73.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tonopah and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonopah and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 174.31 mi (280.52 km).
#1 Tonopah
Unincorporated town in Nevada
| Population | 2,478 |
| Coordinates | 38.0671600, -117.2300800 |
| Altitude | 1843 |
| 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: East Bonanza Road (-115.137231, 36.174953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $4.95 | $36.88 | $73.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $39.77 | $79.54 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $41.47 | $82.93 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $47.43 | $94.85 |
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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