The drive from Mogul, NV to Las Vegas, NV covers 437.1 miles and takes about 8h 38m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, US 95 ALT for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $87.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
218.6 miles from Mogul, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 24m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 38m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 38m drive with frequent turns across 437.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 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 262.4 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 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mogul Road.
Driving Effort6/10
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 437.1 miles you will encounter 21 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 (Mogul Road): Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 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|Mogul Road
Turn left onto Mogul Road
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Reno
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 East: Reno
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
436.7 mi into trip|~8h 37m 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
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437.1 mi into trip|~8h 38m in|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
262.4 mi
4h 50m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
US 95 ALT
26.7 mi
32m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
25.3 mi
29m
North Main Street
23.3 mi
25m
USA Parkway
19 mi
29m
Purple Heart Highway
17.7 mi
20m
East Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.4 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mogul, NV and Las Vegas, NV.
1
Start on this road
10 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Mogul Road
215 ft·17 sec·Mogul Road
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·8 sec
Toward I 80 East: Reno
4
Merge onto I 80
25 mi·29 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi·9 sec
Toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
6
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·19 sec·this road
Exit 32Toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
7
Turn right onto NV 439
19 mi·29 min·USA Parkway
8
Continue on US 50
0.8 mi·53 sec·California Emigrant Trail
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
10
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi·5 min·Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
11
Merge onto US 95 ALT
27 mi·32 min·US 95 ALT
12
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi·2 min·Goldfield Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi·25 min·North Main Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 95
33 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
18
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
20
Continue on US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
22
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·27 sec·Cinnabar Way
23
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi·23 min·Silver Peak Road
24
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi·11 min·Silver Peak Road
25
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·West Crook Avenue
27
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
28
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
29
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·East Main Street
30
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi·41 sec·South 2nd Street
31
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 49 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
32
Continue on I 11; US 95
18 mi·20 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 75AToward Cashman FieldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
0.1 mi·32 sec·North Las Vegas Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
35
Turn left onto NV 579
62 ft·1 sec·East Bonanza Road
Use the left lane.
36
Arrive at destination
NV 579
Trip Plan
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 218.6 miles from Mogul, NV, or about 4h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.4 miles.
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 96 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 218.6 miles or 4h 24m 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 218.6 miles or 4h 24m
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 30m
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 Mogul, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 Mogul, NV
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Las Vegas, NV
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Mogul, NV.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 262.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 218.6 mi from Mogul, NV
· 4h 24m into the drive
The midpoint is around 218.6 miles from Mogul, 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 262.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 219 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Las Vegas, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 422.1
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$87.08 one way
$174.15 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg153 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$92.15
$184.30
premium
$5.59
$96.21
$192.43
diesel
$5.61
$96.51
$193.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$87
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$217–$327
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 152.9 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
131.1
1
$45.90
$20.98
Efficient EV
109.3
1
$38.25
$17.48
EV Truck/SUV
174.8
2
$61.19
$27.97
Gas CO2
153 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Mogul, NV
Morning
in Mogul on Friday
Local time
11:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Las Vegas, NV
Morning
in Las Vegas on Friday
Local time
11:14 AM
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.
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 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
8h 38m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mogul, NV to Las Vegas, NV covers 437.1 miles and takes about 8h 38m 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, US 95 ALT. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 219 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 218.6 miles from Mogul, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $87.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks 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 437.1 miles you will encounter 21 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 (Mogul Road): Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mogul, NV to 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
