Denver to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

605 miles 973.6 km · straight line
748.7 miles actual route 1204.9 km · driving distance
12h 52min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

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.

How to Get from Denver to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 52min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 26min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~16h 44min $90–$262* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM