Fort Leonard Wood to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1270.5 miles 2044.6 km · straight line
1488.5 miles actual route 2395.5 km · driving distance
25h 58min estimated drive time
$143 - $176 estimated fuel cost
~3h 3min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Fort Leonard Wood from Las Vegas?

The distance from Fort Leonard Wood to Las Vegas is 1270.5 miles (2044.6 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Fort Leonard Wood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1488.5 miles, taking about 25h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in United States — Fort Leonard Wood 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 Fort Leonard Wood 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 Fort Leonard Wood to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 58min $143 - $176 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 10min $119–$223* Budget
Train ~33h 45min $179–$521* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Leonard Wood & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Fort Leonard Wood
37.71°N, 92.16°W
America/Chicago
333m 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 424 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 106 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM