Clifton to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

417.9 miles 672.6 km · straight line
513.6 miles actual route 826.6 km · driving distance
8h 31min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Las Vegas?

The distance from Clifton to Las Vegas is 417.9 miles (672.6 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WSW of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 513.6 miles, taking about 8h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado 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. 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 Clifton 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 Clifton to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 31min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 13min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~8h 5min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m 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 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM