Las Vegas to Monterey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

376.8 miles 606.4 km · straight line
508.1 miles actual route 817.7 km · driving distance
9h 43min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Monterey?

The distance from Las Vegas to Monterey is 376.8 miles (606.4 km) as the crow flies. Monterey is located W of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 508.1 miles, taking about 9h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada and Monterey in California.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Las Vegas and Monterey. 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 Monterey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 43min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 40min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 14min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Monterey

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
Monterey
36.60°N, 121.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
26m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM