Origin
Las Vegas, NV
Afternoon in Las Vegas on Friday
Local time
1:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 40m
Distance
440.1 mi
708 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$88
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Las Vegas, NV
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Mogul, NV
Thomas Svensson
Las Vegas to Mogul is 440.1 miles and takes about 8h 40m via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with a fuel budget near $88 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though we recommend two days. This journey takes you across the Mountain West region of Nevada. Expect a turn-heavy local drive with a significant portion on less-trafficked roads. This trip is best suited for those who enjoy a more hands-on driving experience and don't mind navigating varied road conditions rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. Plan for a more intimate connection with the landscape as you move through the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
220.1 miles from Las Vegas, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 14m into the drive .
Solo Traveler
8h 40m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 16% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a mix of road types, with Veterans Memorial Highway forming the longest uninterrupted stretch at 262.3 miles. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and road surface as you transition from main arteries to more local byways like US 95 ALT and Silver Peak Road. The drive will likely feel more engaging and less predictable than a typical highway trek, requiring your full attention as you navigate the terrain.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Casino Center Boulevard.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 440.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Casino Center Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 438.2 miles (I 80 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto North Casino Center Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Ely, Tonopah, Reno
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto I 80 BUS toward NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 BUS toward NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Mogul
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.3 mi | 4h 50m |
| US 95 ALT | 50 mi | 58m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 27.2 mi | 31m |
| USA Parkway | 19.6 mi | 30m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 17.4 mi | 20m |
| West Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Ramsey Weeks Cutoff | 3.4 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas, NV and Mogul, NV.
Start on NV 579
Turn left onto North Casino Center Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Turn right onto US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Turn left onto 3457
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
Merge onto US 95
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
Turn right onto US 50
Enter roundabout onto NV 439
Continue on NV 439
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 BUS
Enter roundabout onto US 40 Old; I 80 BUS; NV 425
Continue on US 40 Old; I 80 BUS; NV 425
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Given the 8h 40m estimated drive time and the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, splitting this trip over two days is a wise decision to avoid fatigue. Plan your departure from Las Vegas to allow ample daylight for the initial leg. With only two recommended stops, be sure to plan your fuel and rest points carefully, especially since a significant portion of the drive is not on major highways. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the longest stretch without services could be substantial, so topping off whenever possible is advised, particularly before heading onto Silver Peak Road.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 97 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 220.1 miles or 4h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 220.1 miles or 4h 14m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mogul, NV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Las Vegas, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Las Vegas, NV
Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Mogul, NV
Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 220.1 mi from Las Vegas, NV · 4h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
220 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Mammoth Lakes, CANight 1
220 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 220 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 220.1 miles from Las Vegas, 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 262.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 220 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
The final approach into Mogul, 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 Mogul, NV.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Mogul, NV with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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.
Regular Gas
$87.67 one way
$175.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $92.78 | $185.57 |
| premium | $5.59 | $96.87 | $193.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $97.17 | $194.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$88
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$218–$328
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 154 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 132 | 1 | $46.21 | $21.12 |
| Efficient EV | 110 | 1 | $38.51 | $17.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 176 | 2 | $61.61 | $28.17 |
Gas CO2
154 kg
EV CO2
51 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Las Vegas on Friday
Local time
1:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Mogul on Friday
Local time
1:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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