Lake Tahoe to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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
Suggested Stops Between Lake Tahoe & Las Vegas
- 1298 mi
Quick Facts
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