Las Vegas to Topeka: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1081.4 miles 1740.4 km · straight line
1288.1 miles actual route 2073 km · driving distance
21h 56min estimated drive time
$124 - $153 estimated fuel cost
~2h 41min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Topeka?

The distance from Las Vegas to Topeka is 1081.4 miles (1740.4 km) as the crow flies. Topeka is located ENE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1288.1 miles, taking about 21h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada and Topeka in Kansas.

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 Topeka. 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 Topeka

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 56min $124 - $153 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 19min $103–$193* Budget
Train ~28h 31min $155–$451* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Topeka

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
Topeka
39.05°N, 95.68°W
America/Chicago
288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 360 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM