Origin
Laughlin, NV
Afternoon in Laughlin on Sunday
Local time
4:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laughlin, NV to North Las Vegas, NV
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
96.8 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laughlin, NV
Abhishek Navlakha
North Las Vegas, NV
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Traveling from Laughlin to North Las Vegas covers 96.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes. This trip serves as a straightforward connection within the Mountain West region, making it an ideal choice for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $19 for fuel to complete the journey. Because the total drive time is under two hours, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you to easily complete the transit in one go. Whether you are heading north for business or leisure, this route offers a direct path between the two Nevada locales without the need for intermediate stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
48.4 miles from Laughlin, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way toward North Las Vegas. While the journey spans 96.8 miles, it lacks the monotony of a long-haul interstate grind, instead focusing on regional thoroughfares like Veterans Memorial Highway, Purple Heart Highway, and Laughlin Highway. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 53.9 miles while traveling along Veterans Memorial Highway. Because this route has a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on local roads rather than high-speed cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 53.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.1 miles in near Laughlin Civic Drive.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 96.8 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 0.1 miles (Laughlin Civic Drive): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Laughlin Civic Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Laughlin Civic Drive
Navigation decision point
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
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US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
73.2 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas, Henderson
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: La...
7
94.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward Eastern Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 73
Toward Eastern Avenue
9
94.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Eastern Avenue North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Exit 73
Toward Eastern Avenue North
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Laughlin, NV to North Las Vegas, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Henderson along the way.
Henderson
73.2 mi in
|
~1h 21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 53.9 mi | 56m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| Laughlin Highway | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| North Eastern Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Boulder City Bypass | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Laughlin Civic Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Civic Center Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Constitution Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 53.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laughlin, NV and North Las Vegas, NV.
1
Start on this road
146 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto F Street
167 ft
·
19 sec
·
F Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Laughlin Civic Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Laughlin Civic Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto NV 163
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Laughlin Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
6
Merge onto US 95
54 mi
·
56 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on NV 173
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas, Henderson
9
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulder City Bypass
10
Continue on I 11; US 93; US 95
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 73
Toward Eastern Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
289 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 73
Toward Eastern Avenue North
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto North Eastern Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Eastern Avenue
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on Civic Center Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Civic Center Drive
15
Turn right onto Constitution Way
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Constitution Way
Use the none lane.
16
Turn left
261 ft
·
19 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. With no mandatory stops required to complete the 1 hour and 50 minute drive, you can easily plan your day around your own schedule. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route means you should stay alert, particularly when transitioning between the various highways. Ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Laughlin, as the $19 estimate is based on the full 96.8-mile distance. Taking the drive during daylight hours is a smart way to better manage the local road conditions and turns you will face along the way.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.4 miles from Laughlin, NV, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.9 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.4 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
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 Laughlin, 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 Laughlin, NV
This is one driving day of about 96.8 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Laughlin, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 53.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.4 mi from Laughlin, NV · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.4 miles from Laughlin, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.26 one way
$38.53 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $20.34 | $40.69 |
| premium | $5.59 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.51 | $43.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.16 | $4.65 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.55 | $6.20 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
North Las Vegas, NV
Afternoon in North Las Vegas on Sunday
Local time
4:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Laughlin, NV to North Las Vegas, NV covers 96.8 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Purple Heart Highway, Laughlin Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.4 miles from Laughlin, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 96.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Laughlin Civic Drive): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Laughlin, NV to North Las Vegas, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Henderson along the way.
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