Origin
Enterprise, NV
Morning in Enterprise on Saturday
Local time
11:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enterprise, NV to North Las Vegas, NV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enterprise, NV
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Trip Overview
Enterprise, NV to North Las Vegas, NV is 17.2 miles and takes about 25m via Las Vegas Freeway and Blue Diamond Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region and Nevada. Given its proximity, this trip is best suited for a quick transit or local errand, rather than a dedicated road trip experience. You'll find most of the route is highway driving, making it a straightforward connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Freeway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Blue Diamond Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| East Lake Mead Boulevard South | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Inspiration Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Civic Center Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Constitution Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tangled Vines Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ruby Moon Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Las Vegas Freeway
— 10.6 mi, about 12m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~5,586 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~985 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 47 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enterprise, NV and North Las Vegas, NV.
1
Start on Ruby Moon Drive
95 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ruby Moon Drive
2
Turn right onto Tangled Vines Avenue
496 ft
·
24 sec
·
Tangled Vines Avenue
3
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Inspiration Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto NV 160
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Blue Diamond Road
5
Continue on NV 160
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Blue Diamond Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 15
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 45
Toward Lake Mead Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto East Lake Mead Boulevard South
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lake Mead Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Civic Center Drive
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Civic Center Drive
11
Turn right onto Constitution Way
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Constitution Way
12
Turn left
261 ft
·
19 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Inspiration Drive
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road
At end of road, turn right onto NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road
Navigation decision point
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
15.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Lake Mead Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward Lake Mead Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$5.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.33 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| premium | $5.56 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in North Las Vegas on Saturday
Local time
11:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
61°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
21 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
25m 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?
This route is mostly highway, with 61% of it on freeways. You'll experience a solid 10.6 miles on the Las Vegas Freeway before transitioning to surface roads like Blue Diamond Road. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate this urban corridor, typical for a drive of this nature within the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 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 Blue Diamond Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Inspiration Drive.
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 17.2 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 0.1 miles (Inspiration Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in North Las Vegas, NV
Full guide →Founded 1919
North Las Vegas in Nevada is a city in its own right within the Las Vegas metropolitan area. With a population in 2019 of 252,000, it's the fourth largest city in the state, and is primarily residential with some industry. It borders the Mojave Desert. Its main attractions are the speedway, and Nellis Air Force Base which sometimes puts on air shows.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 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 0.1 miles (Inspiration Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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