Traveling from Beatty to Las Vegas covers 117.4 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 11 minutes. This straightforward journey within Nevada’s Mountain West region is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations along the way. You will primarily navigate via the Veterans Memorial Highway, the Purple Heart Highway, and South 2nd Street. Budgeting approximately $23 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit between these two points. Since the route is efficient and direct, it serves as a reliable connection for those moving between the quieter desert landscape of Beatty and the urban environment of Las Vegas.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.7 miles from Beatty, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi
1h 49m
Purple Heart Highway
17.7 mi
20m
South 2nd Street
0.2 mi
<1m
North Las Vegas Boulevard
0.1 mi
<1m
West Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
East Bonanza Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 99 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beatty, NV and Las Vegas, NV.
1
Start on US 95
68 ft·9 sec·West Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi·41 sec·South 2nd Street
3
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 49 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
4
Continue on I 11; US 95
18 mi·20 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 75AToward Cashman FieldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
0.1 mi·32 sec·North Las Vegas Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn left onto NV 579
62 ft·1 sec·East Bonanza Road
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
NV 579
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With no mandatory stops required to reach your destination in under two and a half hours, you can drive straight through if you prefer to maximize your time in Las Vegas. Be mindful that the route relies on local roads, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Beatty to ensure you have enough to cover the $23 estimated cost. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, it is wise to map your final approach through South 2nd Street ahead of time to avoid confusion in city traffic. Keep your pace steady and enjoy the ease of a drive that keeps you within a single day's travel window.
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 58.7 miles from Beatty, NV, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99 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 26 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.7 miles or 1h 5m 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 46m
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 Beatty, 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 Beatty, NV
This is one driving day of about 117.4 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Beatty, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 99 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 117.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 95 / South 2nd Street
Turn left onto US 95 / South 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
7
116.9 mi into trip|~2h 10m 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
5
117.2 mi into trip|~2h 10m in|North Las Vegas Boulevard
Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
117.3 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|NV 579 / East Bonanza Road
Turn left onto NV 579 / East Bonanza Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.39 one way
$46.78 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$24.75
$49.50
premium
$5.59
$25.84
$51.68
diesel
$5.61
$25.92
$51.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.2
0
$12.33
$5.64
Efficient EV
29.4
0
$10.27
$4.70
EV Truck/SUV
47
0
$16.44
$7.51
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Beatty, NV
Late night
in Beatty on Sunday
Local time
1:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Las Vegas, NV
Late night
in Las Vegas on Sunday
Local time
1:10 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.
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
12 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
2h 11m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route maintains a zero-percent highway share. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 99 miles. The road’s personality shifts from open desert transit to more technical local navigation as you approach your destination. Because the drive demands consistent attention to turns and transitions, it offers a more engaged experience behind the wheel than a standard high-speed freeway trek. Prepare for a steady, rhythmic pace that requires you to stay alert through the various segments of the journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 95 / South 2nd Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beatty, NV to Las Vegas, NV is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 95 / South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 116.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.2 miles (North Las Vegas Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Situated in the midst of the southern Nevada desert, Las Vegas is the largest city in the state of Nevada. Nicknamed Sin City, Las Vegas and its surrounding communities are famed for their mega-casino resorts, often lavishly decorated with names and themes meant to evoke romance, mystery, and exotic destinations. Along the brightly-lit Strip through the center of the city, visitors will find all manner of amusements and entertainment: circuses, stage shows, thrill rides, erotica, exotic animals, fine dining restaurants, nightclubs, shopping, and elaborate fountain displays, to say nothing of the age-old allure of gambling and drinking.
The longest stretch is about 99 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 95 / South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 116.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.2 miles (North Las Vegas Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Las Vegas, NV before heading back.
