Las Vegas to Mesquite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

74 miles 119.1 km · straight line
81.6 miles actual route 131.3 km · driving distance
1h 28min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Mesquite?

The distance from Las Vegas to Mesquite is 74 miles (119.1 km) as the crow flies. Mesquite is located NE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 81.6 miles, taking about 1h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Las Vegas and Mesquite. 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 Las Vegas to Mesquite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 28min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 46min $7–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 24min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Mesquite

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
Mesquite
36.81°N, 114.07°W
America/Los_Angeles
488m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 336.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM