Cincinnati to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1680 miles 2703.7 km · straight line
1939.3 miles actual route 3121 km · driving distance
34h 8min estimated drive time
$187 - $230 estimated fuel cost
~3h 53min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Las Vegas?

The distance from Cincinnati to Las Vegas is 1680 miles (2703.7 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1939.3 miles, taking about 34h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 53min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 8min $187 - $230 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 58min $155–$291* Budget
Train ~44h 22min $233–$679* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 560 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 140 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM