Origin
Las Vegas, NV
Night in Las Vegas on Saturday
Local time
9:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Las Vegas, NV to Caliente, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
149.8 mi
241 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Las Vegas, NV
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Caliente, NV
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Trip Overview
This 149.8-mile journey from Las Vegas, NV, to Caliente, NV, is a straightforward 3-hour drive, making it a perfect day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $30, it's an economical option for exploring the Mountain West region. The route primarily utilizes local roads and highways, offering a more involved driving experience than a pure interstate cruise. You'll find one recommended stop along the way, allowing for a brief break. Consider this drive for a focused, relatively short excursion within Nevada.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.9 miles from Las Vegas, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Great Basin Highway | 127.1 mi | 2h 37m |
| Las Vegas Freeway | 19.9 mi | 21m |
| Front Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Bonanza Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 93 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Washington Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Great Basin Highway
— 127.1 mi, about 2h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas, NV and Caliente, NV.
1
Start on NV 579
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Bonanza Road
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 North
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 15; US 93
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 93
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 93
Exit 64
Toward US 93 North: Ely
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 93
127 mi
·
2 hr 37 min
·
Great Basin Highway
8
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
9
Turn left onto Market Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
Market Street
10
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Trip Plan
For this 149.8-mile drive, leaving Las Vegas in the morning will allow you to reach Caliente with plenty of daylight for exploration. Since the drive is only about 3 hours and there's just one stop suggested, you have a lot of flexibility in your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you leave the Las Vegas area, to ensure you have enough for the entire journey. The approximate fuel cost is $30, so budget accordingly. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage as you transition between North Main Street and West Washington Avenue in Las Vegas to ensure you're heading in the correct direction for I-15 North.
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 74.9 miles from Las Vegas, NV, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.1 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 33 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.9 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caliente, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Las Vegas, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Las Vegas, NV
This is one driving day of about 149.8 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from 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 Great Basin Highway for about 127.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.9 miles from Las Vegas, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Great Basin Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 127.1 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Washington Avenue
Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 15 North
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge onto I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93 North: Ely
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward US 93 North: Ely
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.84 one way
$59.68 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $31.58 | $63.16 |
| premium | $5.59 | $32.97 | $65.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.07 | $66.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.73 | $7.19 |
| Efficient EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.11 | $5.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.97 | $9.59 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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
Caliente, NV
Night in Caliente on Saturday
Local time
9:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Alamo, NV
75 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 4m 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 a turn-heavy local drive for this 149.8-mile trip. Since there's a 0% highway share, you won't be on the interstate for any significant portion. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests a route that requires your attention with frequent changes in direction. This isn't a monotonous cruise; rather, it's a drive where you'll be actively navigating through local streets and connecting roads for the full 3 hours and 4 minutes.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 127.1 mi on Great Basin 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 around 0.3 miles in near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Las Vegas, NV to Caliente, NV is easy. At 3h 4m with 13% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (West Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 149.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 127.1 miles on Great Basin Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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: at 0.3 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (West Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Caliente, NV, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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