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Trip from Hawthorne, NV to North Las Vegas, NV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 54m

Distance

302.6 mi

487 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 42m ★
6 AM
5h 55m
8 AM
6h 21m
10 AM
6h 4m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 5m
5 PM
6h 20m
8 PM
5h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hawthorne, NV

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city in Clark County, Nevada, United States

North Las Vegas, NV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hawthorne, NV to North Las Vegas, NV covers 302.6 miles and takes about 5h 54m 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 $60.28 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

151.3 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 54m. Total distance: 302.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 54m drive with frequent turns across 302.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 95 / North E Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 302.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 95 / North E Street): Navigation decision point; at 292.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 293 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 95 / North E Street

Turn left onto US 95 / North E Street

Navigation decision point

7
292.8 mi into trip | ~5h 37m in

Take the exit toward Craig Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 85 Toward Craig Road
7
293 mi into trip | ~5h 38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Craig Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 85 Toward Craig Road
5
300.3 mi into trip | ~5h 50m in | 5th Street

Turn right onto 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
301.8 mi into trip | ~5h 52m in | East Carey Avenue

Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 229.9 mi 4h 11m
Silver Peak Road 45.6 mi 57m
Purple Heart Highway 7.1 mi 8m
East Main Street 6.2 mi 8m
West Cheyenne Avenue 4.4 mi 6m
North Rancho Drive 1.9 mi 3m
Front Street 1.2 mi 3m
5th Street 1 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 North 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

7.1 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 85 Toward Craig Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork

359 ft · 10 sec
Exit 85 Toward Craig Road
23

Turn left onto NV 573

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Craig Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
24

Turn right onto NV 599

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Rancho Drive
25

Turn left onto West Cheyenne Avenue

4.4 mi · 6 min · West Cheyenne Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
26

Turn right onto 5th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · 5th Street
Use the right lane.
27

Turn left onto East Carey Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Carey Avenue
Use the left lane.
28

Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue

82 ft · 1 sec · East Carey Avenue
29

Continue on East Carey Avenue

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Carey Avenue
30

Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Civic Center Drive
Use the right lane.
31

Turn left onto Constitution Way

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Constitution Way
32

Turn left

261 ft · 19 sec
33

Arrive at destination

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 151.3 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 151.3 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North 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.

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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 302.6 miles and 5h 54m.

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 151.3 mi from Hawthorne, NV · 3h into the drive

census-designated place in and county seat of Nye County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tonopah, NV

151 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

Tonopah, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tonopah, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 151.3 miles from Hawthorne, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 229.9 miles.

Arriving in North Las Vegas, NV

The final approach into North 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 North 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

National Monument

Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing enviro...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 281.7
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.28 one way

$120.56 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $63.80 $127.59
premium $5.59 $66.61 $133.22
diesel $5.61 $66.81 $133.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$60

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 90.8 1 $31.77 $14.52
Efficient EV 75.7 0 $26.48 $12.10
EV Truck/SUV 121 1 $42.36 $19.37

Gas CO2

106 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Hawthorne, NV

Afternoon in Hawthorne on Thursday

Local time

12:37 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Las Vegas, NV

Afternoon in North Las Vegas on Thursday

Local time

12:37 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 54m 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 North Las Vegas, NV covers 302.6 miles and takes about 5h 54m 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 151.3 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 $60.28 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 302.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 95 / North E Street): Navigation decision point; at 292.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 293 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Hawthorne, NV to North Las Vegas, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.

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