Origin
Bunkerville, NV
Late night in Bunkerville on Sunday
Local time
3:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bunkerville, NV to North Las Vegas, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
77 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bunkerville, NV
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 77-mile drive from Bunkerville to North Las Vegas, Nevada, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 28 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on the Las Vegas Freeway, with brief sections of Riverside Road and Civic Center Drive. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, reflecting the predominantly highway-focused profile of this journey through the Mountain West region. Given its short duration and clear route, this drive offers a convenient way to cover ground without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Freeway | 64.9 mi | 1h 5m |
| Riverside Road | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| Civic Center Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North First West Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Cheyenne Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Constitution Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Las Vegas Freeway
— 64.9 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bunkerville, NV and North Las Vegas, NV.
1
Start on North First West Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North First West Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto NV 170
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
Riverside Road
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
4
Merge onto I 15
65 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 46
Toward Cheyenne Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 46
Toward Cheyenne Avenue East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto NV 574
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Cheyenne Avenue
8
Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Civic Center Drive
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Constitution Way
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Constitution Way
10
Turn left
261 ft
·
19 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.5 miles from Bunkerville, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Las Vegas Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 76.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge onto I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
74.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward Cheyenne Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 46
Toward Cheyenne Avenue
8
75 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Cheyenne Avenue East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 46
Toward Cheyenne Avenue East
6
75.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Civic Center Drive
Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
76.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.34 one way
$30.68 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $16.23 | $32.47 |
| premium | $5.59 | $16.95 | $33.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.00 | $34.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.78 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Late night in North Las Vegas on Sunday
Local time
3:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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 28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect an 84% highway-focused experience on this route, designed for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 64.9 miles along the Las Vegas Freeway, providing a consistent pace for most of your journey. While primarily highway, the inclusion of Riverside Road and Civic Center Drive offers brief detours from the main freeway, adding a slight variation as you approach your destination. This drive is about covering distance effectively rather than winding scenic byways.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.9 mi on Las Vegas Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Las Vegas Freeway and Riverside Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 77 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 9.7 miles (I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 75 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 77 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.9 miles on Las Vegas Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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: at 9.7 miles (I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 75 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Las Vegas, NV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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