Origin
Hawthorne, NV
Afternoon in Hawthorne on Thursday
Local time
2:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hawthorne, NV to Las Vegas, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 50m
Distance
303.7 mi
489 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 38m
★
6 AM
5h 51m
8 AM
6h 17m
10 AM
6h 0m
12 PM
5h 57m
3 PM
6h 1m
5 PM
6h 16m
8 PM
5h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hawthorne, NV
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Las Vegas, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hawthorne, NV to Las Vegas, NV covers 303.7 miles and takes about 5h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, Purple Heart Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 229.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
151.9 miles from Hawthorne, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 50m. Total distance: 303.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 50m drive with frequent turns across 303.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 229.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 95 / North E Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 50m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 95 / North E Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 95 / East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 303.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 95 / North E Street
Turn left onto US 95 / North E Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 95 / East 5th Street
Turn left onto US 95 / East 5th Street
Navigation decision point
7
303.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 49m in
Take the exit toward Cashman Field
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 75A
Toward Cashman Field
5
303.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 50m in
|
North Las Vegas Boulevard
Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
303.7 mi into trip
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~5h 50m in
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NV 579 / East Bonanza Road
Turn left onto NV 579 / East Bonanza Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 229.9 mi | 4h 11m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| East Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Front Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Plymire Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East 5th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Crook Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 229.9 mi, about 4h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne, NV and Las Vegas, NV.
1
Start on this road
11 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 95
83 ft
·
10 sec
·
North E Street
3
Turn left onto US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Street
4
Continue on US 95
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymire Street
6
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
8
Continue on US 95
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Silver Peak Road
10
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cinnabar Way
11
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Silver Peak Road
12
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Silver Peak Road
13
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Crook Avenue
15
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
16
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
East Main Street
18
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South 2nd Street
19
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Continue on I 11; US 95
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 75A
Toward Cashman Field
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Las Vegas Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn left onto NV 579
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Bonanza Road
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
NV 579
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.9 miles from Hawthorne, NV, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 229.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 67 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.9 miles or 3h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Las Vegas, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hawthorne, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hawthorne, NV
This is one driving day of about 303.7 miles and 5h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Hawthorne, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 229.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151.9 mi from Hawthorne, NV · 3h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151.9 miles from Hawthorne, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 229.9 miles.
Arriving in Las Vegas, NV
The final approach into Las Vegas, NV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Las Vegas, NV.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.50 one way
$121.00 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $64.03 | $128.06 |
| premium | $5.59 | $66.85 | $133.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.05 | $134.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.1 | 1 | $31.89 | $14.58 |
| Efficient EV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.57 | $12.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.5 | 1 | $42.52 | $19.44 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Las Vegas, NV
Afternoon in Las Vegas on Thursday
Local time
2:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 50m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hawthorne, NV to Las Vegas, NV covers 303.7 miles and takes about 5h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, Purple Heart Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.9 miles from Hawthorne, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 50m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 95 / North E Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 95 / East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 303.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hawthorne, NV to Las Vegas, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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