Origin
Moapa Valley, NV
Evening in Moapa Valley on Saturday
Local time
7:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moapa Valley, NV to 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 7m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moapa Valley, NV
Roy Serafin
Las Vegas, NV
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Trip Overview
This 59.2-mile drive from Moapa Valley, NV to Las Vegas, NV takes about 59 minutes and is a straightforward, turn-heavy local journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, this route is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll be traveling within the Mountain West region for the entire drive. Given the short duration and distance, it's perfect for a quick transfer or an easy day trip into the city. No overnight split is necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Freeway | 49.8 mi | 51m |
| North Moapa Valley Boulevard | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| West Bonanza Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Paul Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| D Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Mateuse Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Bonanza Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Las Vegas Freeway
— 49.8 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moapa Valley, NV and Las Vegas, NV.
1
Start on North Mateuse Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Mateuse Street
2
Continue on Paul Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Paul Avenue
3
Turn right onto NV 169
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
North Moapa Valley Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 15 South: Glendale, Las Vegas
5
Merge onto I 15
50 mi
·
51 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 44
Toward Washington Avenue, D Street, City Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on this road
473 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto D Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
D Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on D Street
418 ft
·
15 sec
·
D Street
10
Turn left onto NV 579
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bonanza Road
11
Arrive at destination
NV 579
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Moapa Valley, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 0.4 and 58.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NV 169 / North Moapa Valley Boulevard
Turn right onto NV 169 / North Moapa Valley Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Glendale, Las Vegas
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 South: Glendale, Las Vegas
5
8 mi into trip
|
~13m 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.
8
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward Washington Avenue, D Street, City Parkway
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 44
Toward Washington Avenue, D Street, City Parkwa...
5
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
D Street
Turn left onto D Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.73 one way
$23.47 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| premium | $5.59 | $12.96 | $25.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Las Vegas, NV
Evening in Las Vegas on Saturday
Local time
7:54 PM
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
24 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 7m 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 local drive with numerous turns, rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This route involves navigating through local roads like Paul Avenue and North Moapa Valley Boulevard before merging onto I-15 South. While there isn't a defined 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving, the constant changes in direction will keep you engaged. The character of the drive shifts from surface streets to highway travel as you approach your destination.
85% 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: 49.8 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 North Moapa Valley Boulevard. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near NV 169 / North Moapa Valley Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Moapa Valley, NV to Las Vegas, NV is easy. At 1h 7m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (NV 169 / North Moapa Valley Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.8 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 0.4 miles (NV 169 / North Moapa Valley Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 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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