Aspen to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

500.4 miles 805.3 km · straight line
633.5 miles actual route 1019.5 km · driving distance
10h 52min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Aspen from Las Vegas?

The distance from Aspen to Las Vegas is 500.4 miles (805.3 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WSW of Aspen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 633.5 miles, taking about 10h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Aspen in Colorado and Las Vegas in Nevada.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aspen and Las Vegas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aspen to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 52min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 2min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~14h 8min $76–$222* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aspen & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Aspen
39.19°N, 106.82°W
America/Denver
2438m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM