Denver to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Denver from Las Vegas?
The distance from Denver to Las Vegas is 605 miles (973.6 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WSW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 748.7 miles, taking about 12h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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 Denver 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 202 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
- You could travel this distance about 41.2 times to circle the Earth's equator