Big Sur to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

371.7 miles 598.2 km · straight line
496.1 miles actual route 798.4 km · driving distance
9h 50min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Big Sur from Las Vegas?

The distance from Big Sur to Las Vegas is 371.7 miles (598.2 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located E of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 496.1 miles, taking about 9h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur in California and Las Vegas in Nevada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 50min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 48min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 21min $60–$174* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Sur & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Big Sur
36.27°N, 121.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
152m 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 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM