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Trip from North Las Vegas, NV to Hawthorne, NV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 53m

Distance

302.5 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 41m ★
6 AM
5h 54m
8 AM
6h 20m
10 AM
6h 3m
12 PM
6h 0m
3 PM
6h 4m
5 PM
6h 19m
8 PM
5h 46m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Las Vegas, NV to Hawthorne, NV covers 302.5 miles and takes about 5h 53m 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 $60.26 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

151.2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 53m. Total distance: 302.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 53m drive with frequent turns across 302.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 Constitution Way.

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 53m drive. You will face about 13 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 (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (East Carey Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Constitution Way

At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Carey Avenue

Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
9.3 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno
5
9.7 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway

Merge onto I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
302.5 mi into trip | ~5h 53m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 229.9 mi 4h 11m
Silver Peak Road 45.6 mi 57m
Purple Heart Highway 7 mi 8m
West Main Street 6.2 mi 8m
East 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 North Las Vegas, NV and Hawthorne, NV.

1

Start on this road

261 ft · 21 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Constitution Way
3

Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Civic Center Drive
4

Turn left onto East Carey Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Carey Avenue
5

Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue

82 ft · 1 sec · East Carey Avenue
6

Continue on East Carey Avenue

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East Carey Avenue
7

Turn right onto 5th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · 5th Street
8

Turn left onto NV 574

4.4 mi · 6 min · East Cheyenne Avenue
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto NV 599

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Rancho Drive
10

Turn left onto NV 573

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Craig Road
11

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto I 11; US 95

7.0 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on US 95

99 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on US 95

0.2 mi · 46 sec · South 2nd Street
15

Turn right onto US 95

6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
16

Continue on US 95

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
17

Continue on US 95

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
18

Continue on US 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Crook Avenue
19

Continue on US 95

4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
20

Turn left onto 3457

25 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road
21

Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way
22

Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

21 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
23

At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95

35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
24

Continue on US 95

1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
25

Continue on US 95

7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
26

Continue on US 95

0.9 mi · 2 min · Plymire Street
27

Continue on US 95

24 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
28

Continue on US 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 5th Street
29

Turn right onto US 95

83 ft · 4 sec · North E Street
30

Turn right

11 ft · 0 sec
31

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 151.2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV, or about 2h 53m 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 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 151.2 miles or 2h 53m 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 Hawthorne, NV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving North Las Vegas, 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 North Las Vegas, NV

This is one driving day of about 302.5 miles and 5h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from North Las Vegas, 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 151.2 mi from North Las Vegas, NV · 2h 53m 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

Pahrump, 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 151.2 miles from North Las Vegas, 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 Hawthorne, NV

The final approach into Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, 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 20.9
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

$60.26 one way

$120.52 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $63.78 $127.55
premium $5.59 $66.59 $133.17
diesel $5.61 $66.79 $133.58

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: 105.8 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 $31.76 $14.52
Efficient EV 75.6 0 $26.47 $12.10
EV Truck/SUV 121 1 $42.35 $19.36

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 14, 2026

Origin

North Las Vegas, NV

Afternoon in North Las Vegas on Friday

Local time

4:26 PM

PDT

Current temp

76°F

Sunny

SE 2 to 7 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 12:37AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 12:37AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Destination

Hawthorne, NV

Afternoon in Hawthorne on Friday

Local time

4:26 PM

PDT

Current temp

66°F

Sunny

NW 0 to 10 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 12:37AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 12:37AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

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

10 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

5h 53m 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 North Las Vegas, NV to Hawthorne, NV covers 302.5 miles and takes about 5h 53m 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 151.2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.26 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 53m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (East Carey Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from North Las Vegas, NV to Hawthorne, 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.

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