Las Vegas to Truckee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

351.4 miles 565.5 km · straight line
462.9 miles actual route 744.9 km · driving distance
9h 9min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Truckee?

The distance from Las Vegas to Truckee is 351.4 miles (565.5 km) as the crow flies. Truckee is located NW of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 462.9 miles, taking about 9h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada and Truckee 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 Truckee. 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 Truckee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 9min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 59min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 42min $56–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Truckee

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
Truckee
39.33°N, 120.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
1773m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM