Brighton, Colorado to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

619.6 miles 997.1 km · straight line
766.6 miles actual route 1233.8 km · driving distance
13h 11min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Brighton, Colorado from Las Vegas?

The distance from Brighton, Colorado to Las Vegas is 619.6 miles (997.1 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WSW of Brighton, Colorado. By car, the driving distance is approximately 766.6 miles, taking about 13h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Brighton, Colorado 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 Brighton, Colorado 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 Brighton, Colorado to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 11min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 49min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~17h 8min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, Colorado & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Brighton, Colorado
39.99°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1519m 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 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM