Origin
Las Vegas, NV
Morning in Las Vegas on Sunday
Local time
8:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Las Vegas, NV to Mesquite, NV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
80.7 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Mesquite, NV
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Trip Overview
Las Vegas to Mesquite is 80.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via Las Vegas Freeway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Nevada and the Mountain West region, making it a straightforward trip. It's a quick hop from the bustling city to a quieter destination, perfect for a day trip or the start of a longer adventure. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, so it's an easy cruise.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Freeway | 78.5 mi | 1h 20m |
| Sandhill Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Bonanza Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Washington Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East First North Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Las Vegas Freeway
— 78.5 mi, about 1h 20m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,616 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~375 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 51 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 Las Vegas, NV and Mesquite, 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
79 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 122
Toward Pioneer Boulevard, Sandhill Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Sandhill Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandhill Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto East First North Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
East First North Street
9
Arrive at destination
East First North Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.4 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 Las Vegas Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.5 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 79.9 — 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.
8
79.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward Pioneer Boulevard, Sandhill Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 122
Toward Pioneer Boulevard, Sandhill Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.99 one way
$31.98 round trip
$5.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.33 | $16.95 | $33.89 |
| premium | $5.56 | $17.67 | $35.33 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $17.17 | $34.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.16 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Mesquite, NV
Morning in Mesquite on Sunday
Local time
8:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
86°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
24 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
1h 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 97% of the 80.7 miles on routes like the Las Vegas Freeway. You'll experience one long stretch of 78.5 miles on the Las Vegas Freeway before transitioning to surface roads like Sandhill Boulevard and East Bonanza Road. Expect to see frequent exits as you approach your destination.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.5 mi on Las Vegas Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Las Vegas Freeway and Sandhill Boulevard. 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 Mesquite, NV is easy. At 1h 25m with 97% 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.
About the Cities
Starting in Las Vegas, NV
Full guide →“The Entertainment Capital of the World” · Founded 1905
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.
Top landmarks
- • The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod — hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas
- • Mob Museum — organized crime and law enforcement museum in Las Vegas, Nevada
- • Madame Tussauds Las Vegas — museum in Las Vegas, Nevada
Arriving in Mesquite, NV
Full guide →Founded 1880
Mesquite is a city in Clark County, in Southern Nevada, about 80 mi (130 km) northeast of Las Vegas. It is immediately on the Nevada-Arizona border, near Utah. The town is on the north bank of the Virgin River, with the smaller settlement of Bunkerville on the south side of the river. Mesquite is a boomtown, attracting tourists and permanent residents. The town's population is about 19,000 (2018). Its biggest industry is tourism.
Top landmarks
- • Virgin Valley Heritage Museum — hospital in Nevada, United States
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 1h 25m. Total distance: 80.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.5 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 0.3 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mesquite, 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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