Elizabethtown to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1614 miles 2597.5 km · straight line
1883.1 miles actual route 3030.6 km · driving distance
33h 4min estimated drive time
$181 - $223 estimated fuel cost
~3h 45min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Elizabethtown from Las Vegas?

The distance from Elizabethtown to Las Vegas is 1614 miles (2597.5 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Elizabethtown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1883.1 miles, taking about 33h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 45min. Both are located in United States — Elizabethtown in Kentucky 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 Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 4min $181 - $223 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 41min $151–$282* Budget
Train ~42h 59min $226–$659* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elizabethtown & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Elizabethtown
37.69°N, 85.86°W
America/New_York
221m 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 538 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 135 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM