Kearney to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

922.1 miles 1484 km · straight line
1104.3 miles actual route 1777.2 km · driving distance
18h 50min estimated drive time
$106 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Kearney from Las Vegas?

The distance from Kearney to Las Vegas is 922.1 miles (1484 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WSW of Kearney. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1104.3 miles, taking about 18h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Kearney in Nebraska 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 Kearney 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 Kearney to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 50min $106 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 36min $88–$166* Budget
Train ~24h 29min $133–$387* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kearney & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Kearney
40.70°N, 99.08°W
America/Chicago
656m 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 307 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM