Origin
North Las Vegas, NV
Morning in North Las Vegas on Saturday
Local time
11:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Las Vegas, NV to Enterprise, 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
24m
Distance
17 mi
27 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 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
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.
North Las Vegas, NV
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Enterprise, NV
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Trip Overview
North Las Vegas, NV to Enterprise, NV is 17 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Las Vegas Freeway and Blue Diamond Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Nevada. It's a quick hop that requires minimal planning, making it ideal for a straightforward transit between these two nearby locations. You won't need to pack much for this one, just ensure your vehicle is ready for a brief but direct drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Freeway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Blue Diamond Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| East Lake Mead Boulevard | 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
— 10.8 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 North Las Vegas, NV and Enterprise, NV.
1
Start on this road
261 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Constitution Way
3
Turn left onto Civic Center Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Civic Center Drive
4
Turn right onto East Lake Mead Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lake Mead Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 North, US 93 North: Salt Lake City, Los Angeles
6
Merge onto I 15; US 93
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 33
Toward NV 160: Blue Diamond Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 33
Toward NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road West
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on this road
500 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
Exit 12; 33
Toward NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road West
10
Merge onto NV 160
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Blue Diamond Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Inspiration Drive
12
Turn left onto Tangled Vines Avenue
496 ft
·
27 sec
·
Tangled Vines Avenue
13
Turn left onto Ruby Moon Drive
95 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ruby Moon Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Ruby Moon Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Constitution Way
At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Lake Mead Boulevard
Turn right onto East Lake Mead Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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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
12.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward NV 160: Blue Diamond Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward NV 160: Blue Diamond Road
9
13 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 33
Toward NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.37 one way
$6.74 round trip
$5.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.33 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| premium | $5.56 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
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
Enterprise, NV
Morning in Enterprise on Saturday
Local time
11:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
82°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 mostly highway, with 64% of the route utilizing freeways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 10.8 miles on the Las Vegas Freeway before transitioning to surface streets like Blue Diamond Road and East Lake Mead Boulevard. Expect a significant portion of the drive to involve merging and exiting onto the freeway system.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Las Vegas Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Las Vegas Freeway and Blue Diamond Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Constitution Way.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (East Lake Mead Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Las Vegas, NV to Enterprise, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Los Angeles along the way.
Los Angeles
1.4 mi in
|
~3m
About the Cities
Starting 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 24m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Las Vegas Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Enterprise, NV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (East Lake Mead Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Enterprise, 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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