How far is Whitney, NV from Moapa Town, NV?

The driving distance from Whitney, NV to Moapa Town, NV is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.59 mi
01h 07m
Flight
47.25 mi
76.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.25 mi
Kilometers
76.04 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.59 mi
Kilometers
89.46 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moapa Town
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM PDT
Return by in Whitney
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitney
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Moapa Town
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitney
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Sunrise Manor
NV

Census designated place

From Whitney
27.8 mi
00h 33m
To Moapa Town
27.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Whitney and Moapa Town.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitney and Moapa Town.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kimberly Avenue

    752 ft · 35 sec · Kimberly Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Steptoe Street

    822 ft · 27 sec · Steptoe Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Tropicana Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Boulder Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Boulder Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Lamb Boulevard

    8.8 mi · 14 min · South Lamb Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    40.3 mi · 41 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 168: Glendale, Moapa

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Moapa Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Moapa Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Henrie Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Henrie Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Henrie Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitney and Moapa Town.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Las Vegas Freeway
40.3 mi · 73%
South Lamb Boulevard
8.85 mi · 16%
Boulder Highway
2.72 mi · 5%
Moapa Road
1.3 mi · 2%
South Henrie Drive
0.73 mi · 1%
East Tropicana Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Las Vegas Freeway

Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

40.3 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunrise Manor
00h 33m from Whitney
Leave By
4:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitney and Sunny near Moapa Town.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitney to Moapa Town?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sunrise Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Whitney and 27.8 miles from Moapa Town.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitney and Sunny near Moapa Town.

Stop Ideas Near Sunrise Manor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sunrise Manor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunrise Manor.

BUS

Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada

8 mi away
200 South Main St.
BUS

Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada

14 mi away
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd
BUS

Las Vegas, NV

18 mi away
6675 Gilespie Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitney and Moapa Town. Straight-line distance: 47.25 mi (76.04 km).

Whitney

#1 Whitney

Art museum in New York City

Population38,585
Coordinates36.0983100, -115.0363000
Altitude592
CountryUnited States
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#2 Moapa Town

City in Clark County, Nevada, United States of America

Population1,025
Coordinates36.6821900, -114.5941600
Altitude491
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitney (-115.0363, 36.09831)
End: Moapa Town (-114.59416, 36.68219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $9.70
Round trip
$19.41
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.70 $19.41
Mid-grade $5.34 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $5.57 $10.91 $21.82
Diesel $6.37 $12.48 $24.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitney and Moapa Town. The current time is 05:09:32.

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.