Columbia, Missouri to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1260.4 miles 2028.4 km · straight line
1476.1 miles actual route 2375.6 km · driving distance
25h 21min estimated drive time
$142 - $175 estimated fuel cost
~3h 2min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Las Vegas?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Las Vegas is 1260.4 miles (2028.4 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1476.1 miles, taking about 25h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 21min $142 - $175 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 25min $118–$221* Budget
Train ~32h 57min $177–$517* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 420 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM