How far is Wells, NV from North Las Vegas, NV?

The driving distance from Wells, NV to North Las Vegas, NV is about 381.7 miles (614.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 339.5 miles (546.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
381.73 mi
07h 38m
Flight
339.54 mi
546.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
339.54 mi
Kilometers
546.43 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
381.73 mi
Kilometers
614.33 km
Drive Time
07h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Las Vegas
Mon, May 4, 5:44 AM PDT
Return by in Wells
Mon, May 4, 1:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wells
2026-05-03T22:06
Arrive North Las Vegas
Mon, May 4, 5:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:39 PM to 3:09 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wells
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ely
NV

City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.

From Wells
189.4 mi
03h 49m
To North Las Vegas
192.3 mi
03h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wells and North Las Vegas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wells and North Las Vegas.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    78 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Great Basin Highway

    46.5 mi · 50 min · Great Basin Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 4th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Aultman Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Aultman Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard

    2512 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Great Basin Highway

    85 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas

    2263 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Cheyenne Avenue

    2039 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Cheyenne Avenue East

    553 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Cheyenne Avenue

    870 ft · 24 sec · East Cheyenne Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Civic Center Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Constitution Way

    688 ft · 36 sec · Constitution Way

  21. 21

    Turn left

    80 m · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells and North Las Vegas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Basin Highway
141 mi · 37%
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 29%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 6%
Las Vegas Freeway
17.1 mi · 4%
North 4th Street
1.65 mi
Aultman Street
1.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Sunnyside Road

Continue on Sunnyside Road

98.7 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
339.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
03h 49m from Wells
Leave By
8:42 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Wells and Partly Cloudy near North Las Vegas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wells to North Las Vegas?

The road trip is about 381.7 miles (614.3 km) and usually takes 07h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.4 miles from Wells and 192.3 miles from North Las Vegas.

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

The direct path is about 339.5 miles (546.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.69 one way or $133.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wells and Partly Cloudy near North Las Vegas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wells and North Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 339.54 mi (546.43 km).

Wells

#1 Wells

City in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population1,254
Coordinates41.1115900, -114.9644900
Altitude1716
CountryUnited States
North Las Vegas

#2 North Las Vegas

A city located in Clark County, Nevada.

Population260,098
Coordinates36.1988600, -115.1175000
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-114.964665, 41.111462)
End: (-115.117316, 36.199055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 614 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.47 gal
50.99 L · about $66.69
Round trip
$133.38
26.94 gal · 101.98 L
Estimated CO2
119.7 kg one way
Round trip: 239.4 kg / 528 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $66.69 $133.38
Mid-grade $5.34 $71.90 $143.81
Premium $5.57 $74.97 $149.95
Diesel $6.37 $85.75 $171.50

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Wells and North Las Vegas. The current time is 22:06:07.

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.