Las Vegas to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1870.5 miles 3010.3 km · straight line
2158.4 miles actual route 3473.6 km · driving distance
38h 31min estimated drive time
$208 - $256 estimated fuel cost
~4h 16min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from New River Gorge?

The distance from Las Vegas to New River Gorge is 1870.5 miles (3010.3 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2158.4 miles, taking about 38h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 16min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Las Vegas and New River Gorge. 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 New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 31min $208 - $256 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 13min $173–$324* Budget
Train ~50h 4min $259–$755* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 624 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 156 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM