How far is West Wendover, NV from Las Vegas, NV?

The driving distance from West Wendover, NV to Las Vegas, NV is about 364.7 miles (587 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.6 miles (515.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
364.73 mi
07h 23m
Flight
320.55 mi
515.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.55 mi
Kilometers
515.88 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
364.73 mi
Kilometers
586.98 km
Drive Time
07h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Las Vegas
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM PDT
Return by in West Wendover
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Wendover
2026-04-22T17:39
Arrive Las Vegas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 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
9:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Wendover
8:00 PM MDT
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 West Wendover
180.8 mi
03h 41m
To Las Vegas
183.9 mi
03h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Wendover and Las Vegas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Wendover and Las Vegas.

  1. 1

    Start on Wendover Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wendover Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right

    118.1 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard

    2512 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Great Basin Highway

    85 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

  10. 10

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

    2263 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Washington Avenue, D Street, City Parkway

    1209 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    144 m · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto D Street

    635 ft · 17 sec · D Street

  15. 15

    Continue on D Street

    127 m · 16 sec · D Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Bonanza Road

    3033 ft · 1 min · West Bonanza Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bonanza Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Wendover and 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 30%
Great Basin Highway
85 mi · 23%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 6%
Las Vegas Freeway
20.2 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.37 mi
Wendover Boulevard
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

118 mi · 02h 17m

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 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
320.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
03h 41m from West Wendover
Leave By
9:14 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Wendover 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 West Wendover to Las Vegas?

The road trip is about 364.7 miles (587 km) and usually takes 07h 23m 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 180.8 miles from West Wendover and 183.9 miles from Las Vegas.

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

The direct path is about 320.6 miles (515.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 MDT. 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 $63.72 one way or $127.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between West Wendover and Las Vegas, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around West Wendover and Sunny near Las Vegas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Wendover and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 320.55 mi (515.88 km).

West Wendover

#1 West Wendover

City in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population4,268
Coordinates40.7391000, -114.0733500
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Las Vegas

#2 Las Vegas

The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Population646,790
Coordinates36.1749700, -115.1372200
Altitude610
CountryUnited States
Start: Wendover Boulevard (-114.073039, 40.74011)
End: East Bonanza Road (-115.137231, 36.174953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 587 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.87 gal
48.72 L · about $63.72
Round trip
$127.44
25.74 gal · 97.44 L
Estimated CO2
114.4 kg one way
Round trip: 228.8 kg / 504 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $63.72 $127.44
Mid-grade $5.34 $68.70 $137.40
Premium $5.57 $71.63 $143.27
Diesel $6.37 $81.93 $163.86

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between West Wendover, NV and Las Vegas, NV. The current time in West Wendover is 17:39:24, although it is 16:39:24 in Las Vegas.

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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.