Lake Tahoe to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

335.4 miles 539.8 km · straight line
442 miles actual route 711.4 km · driving distance
8h 55min estimated drive time
$43 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
126° SE bearing direction

How far is Lake Tahoe from Las Vegas?

The distance from Lake Tahoe to Las Vegas is 335.4 miles (539.8 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located SE of Lake Tahoe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 442 miles, taking about 8h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Lake Tahoe in California and Las Vegas in Nevada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Tahoe 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 Lake Tahoe to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 55min $43 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 42min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 28min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Tahoe & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Lake Tahoe
39.10°N, 120.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
1897m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM