Phoenix to Las Vegas distance
Phoenix and Las Vegas are 256 miles (412 km) apart in a straight line and 285 miles (459 km) apart by road: about 5 hr 55 min of driving without stops, mostly on US 93 and US 60. Below you’ll find the route map, both halfway points, the bearing, the time difference and where every figure comes from.
By the Mapsfera Team
- By road
- 285 mi (459 km)
- Driving time
- 5 hr 55 min
- Straight line
- 256 mi (412 km)
- Driving route
- Straight line
- Straight-line midpoint
- Halfway by road
Lambert azimuthal equal-area projection centered on the midpoint. Route: FOSSGIS OSRM with data © OpenStreetMap contributors, calculated on October 31, 2026; simplified line.
The figures
| Figure | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight line | 256 mi (412 km) geodesic on the WGS84 ellipsoid |
| By road | 285 mi (459 km) fastest driving route (OSRM) |
| Driving time | 5 hr 55 min no stops, no traffic |
| Road detour | +11% 1.11 times the straight line |
| Average speed | 48 mph (77 km/h) along the route, without stops |
| Bearing | 318° (northwest) leaving Phoenix toward Las Vegas |
| Midpoint | 34.8215° N, 113.5804° W near Wikieup (Arizona) |
| Halfway by road | Near Wikieup (Arizona) 143 mi from each city by road |
| Time difference | 1 hour behind in winter · none in summer Las Vegas compared with Phoenix |
| Elevation | Phoenix: 1,088 ft (332 m) · Las Vegas: 1,996 ft (608 m) USGS 3DEP |
| Population | Phoenix: 1,665,481 · Las Vegas: 679,817 Census Bureau estimate for 2025 |
Phoenix to Las Vegas by road
The fastest driving route is 285 miles (459 km) long and takes about 5 hr 55 min without stops or traffic. It runs mostly on US 93 (189 mi), US 60 (26.4 mi), and I-40 (21.5 mi).
It goes through 2 states: Arizona (253 mi) and Nevada (32.5 mi). That’s an average of 48 mph (77 km/h). AAA recommends a break every two hours or 100 miles: with 2 stops of 20 minutes, the trip takes about 6 hr 35 min. The time is OSRM’s estimate with OpenStreetMap data: no traffic and speeds somewhat below the limits, so real trips can differ.
Straight-line distance and bearing
In a straight line, the shortest distance over the Earth’s surface, Phoenix and Las Vegas are 256 miles (412 km) apart. That’s the geodesic on the WGS84 ellipsoid, the distance “as the crow flies”.
The road is 11% longer: for every 100 miles in a straight line you drive 111. The route runs almost straight. Of the 40 US pairs in this series, it ranks 22nd for detour (the average is 14%).
From Phoenix, Las Vegas lies to the northwest (bearing 318°), and from Las Vegas, Phoenix lies to the southeast.
Halfway between Phoenix and Las Vegas
Halfway along the straight line, 128 miles (206 km) from each city, is the point 34.8215° N, 113.5804° W. It falls near Wikieup (Arizona, pop. 92), 8.9 mi away.
By road, the halfway point is 143 miles (230 km) from each city, near Wikieup (Arizona, pop. 92), 15.7 mi away. The two midpoints are 7.8 mi apart: if you want to meet halfway, the one on the road is the useful one.
Time difference and flight
In winter, Las Vegas is 1 hour behind Phoenix; in summer, both share the same time. It changes because Arizona doesn’t observe daylight saving time.
No flight time is given: under 500 km (311 miles) in a straight line, time at the airport outweighs time in the air.
The two cities
Phoenix sits at 1,088 ft (332 m) and Las Vegas at 1,996 ft (608 m), 908 ft (277 m) higher.
Phoenix has 1.7 million people and Las Vegas 679,817 people (Census Bureau estimate for 2025).
Frequently asked questions
How many miles is it from Phoenix to Las Vegas?
256 miles (412 km) in a straight line and 285 miles (459 km) by road on the fastest route (mostly on US 93 and US 60).
How long is the drive from Phoenix to Las Vegas?
About 5 hr 55 min without stops or traffic, according to OSRM with OpenStreetMap data; with 2 stops of 20 minutes, about 6 hr 35 min.
Where is the halfway point between Phoenix and Las Vegas?
In a straight line, near Wikieup (Arizona). By road, 143 mi from each city, near Wikieup (Arizona).
What’s the time difference between Phoenix and Las Vegas?
It depends on the season: 1 hour behind in winter and none in summer (Las Vegas compared with Phoenix).
Which city is higher, Phoenix or Las Vegas?
Las Vegas, at 1,996 ft (608 m); Phoenix sits at 1,088 ft (332 m).
Measure it yourself on the map
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Sources
- Driving route: FOSSGIS OSRM, car profile (calculated on October 31, 2026) · FOSSGIS e.V.
- Roads, streets and places · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
- Straight line, bearings and midpoint (geodesics on the WGS84 ellipsoid) · GeographicLib (C. F. F. Karney)
- US city centers (GNIS) and their elevation (3DEP) · USGS (public domain)
- Population estimates, Vintage 2025 · US Census Bureau (public domain)
- Places near the midpoints: Mapsfera gazetteer (GeoNames, INE, IGN and Census) · Mapsfera
- Time zones (timezone-boundary-builder outlines and the IANA database) · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
- Map: provinces (IGN), states (US Census Bureau) and countries (Natural Earth) · IGN, Census and Natural Earth
- Methodology