Branson to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1216.8 miles 1958.2 km · straight line
1437.6 miles actual route 2313.6 km · driving distance
24h 59min estimated drive time
$138 - $170 estimated fuel cost
~2h 57min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Branson from Las Vegas?

The distance from Branson to Las Vegas is 1216.8 miles (1958.2 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Branson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1437.6 miles, taking about 24h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in United States — Branson in Missouri 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 Branson 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 Branson to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 59min $138 - $170 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 59min $115–$216* Budget
Train ~32h 29min $173–$503* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Branson & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Branson
36.64°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
244m 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 406 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM