Junction City to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1019.7 miles 1641 km · straight line
1224.2 miles actual route 1970.1 km · driving distance
20h 53min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Junction City from Las Vegas?

The distance from Junction City to Las Vegas is 1019.7 miles (1641 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Junction City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1224.2 miles, taking about 20h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Junction City in Kansas 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 Junction City 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 Junction City to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 53min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 4min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~27h 9min $147–$428* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Junction City & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Junction City
39.03°N, 96.83°W
America/Chicago
337m 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 340 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM