Big Bend to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

839.4 miles 1350.9 km · straight line
1050.8 miles actual route 1691.1 km · driving distance
20h 19min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Big Bend from Las Vegas?

The distance from Big Bend to Las Vegas is 839.4 miles (1350.9 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located NW of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1050.8 miles, taking about 20h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Big Bend in Texas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Bend 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 Big Bend to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 19min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 23min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~26h 25min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m 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 280 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM