Las Vegas to Palo Alto: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Las Vegas from Palo Alto?
The distance from Las Vegas to Palo Alto is 397.2 miles (639.2 km) as the crow flies. Palo Alto is located WNW of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 542.5 miles, taking about 10h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada and Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
- You could travel this distance about 62.7 times to circle the Earth's equator