Las Vegas to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2172.1 miles 3495.6 km · straight line
2495.1 miles actual route 4015.5 km · driving distance
44h 4min estimated drive time
$240 - $296 estimated fuel cost
~4h 52min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Philadelphia?

The distance from Las Vegas to Philadelphia is 2172.1 miles (3495.6 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ENE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2495.1 miles, taking about 44h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 52min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 44h 4min $240 - $296 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~52h 53min $200–$374* Budget
Train ~57h 17min $299–$873* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 724 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 181 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM