Nevada road trips
Best Road Trips in Nevada
20 popular Nevada drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $4.05/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Nevada Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Nevada routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Our Nevada road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Nevada metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $4.05/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $4.05/gal Nevada regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Nevada origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
Shreveport → Las Vegas
The headline Nevada road trip — 1467 miles, about 23.7 hours of driving and roughly $212 in gas at $4.05/gal.
More top Nevada drives (19)
Houston → Las Vegas
1446 mi · ~23.3 h · ~$209 gas
Open tripDes Moines → Las Vegas
1431 mi · ~23.1 h · ~$207 gas
Open tripSpringfield → Las Vegas
1427 mi · ~23.0 h · ~$206 gas
Open tripFargo → Las Vegas
1414 mi · ~22.8 h · ~$205 gas
Open tripCorpus Christi → Las Vegas
1401 mi · ~22.6 h · ~$203 gas
Open tripKansas City → Las Vegas
1346 mi · ~21.7 h · ~$195 gas
Open tripSioux Falls → Las Vegas
1296 mi · ~20.9 h · ~$187 gas
Open tripOmaha → Las Vegas
1287 mi · ~20.8 h · ~$186 gas
Open tripAustin → Las Vegas
1278 mi · ~20.6 h · ~$185 gas
Open tripTopeka → Las Vegas
1276 mi · ~20.6 h · ~$185 gas
Open tripSan Antonio → Las Vegas
1264 mi · ~20.4 h · ~$183 gas
Open tripDallas → Las Vegas
1261 mi · ~20.3 h · ~$182 gas
Open tripLincoln → Las Vegas
1234 mi · ~19.9 h · ~$178 gas
Open tripBismarck → Las Vegas
1230 mi · ~19.8 h · ~$178 gas
Open tripFort Worth → Las Vegas
1227 mi · ~19.8 h · ~$177 gas
Open tripWichita → Las Vegas
1165 mi · ~18.8 h · ~$169 gas
Open tripLubbock → Las Vegas
912 mi · ~14.7 h · ~$132 gas
Open tripAmarillo → Las Vegas
884 mi · ~14.3 h · ~$128 gas
Open tripEl Paso → Las Vegas
686 mi · ~11.1 h · ~$99 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Nevada
Top Nevada road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $4.05/gal.
Cheapest Nevada road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Nevada.
Long-distance road trips from Nevada
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Nevada — California, Utah, Idaho.
Gas prices in Nevada
Estimated regular at $4.05/gal · premium $4.60 · diesel $4.05.
Best vehicles for Nevada drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Nevada
Daily driving cost estimates for major Nevada-area cities.
EV vs gas in Nevada
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Nevada trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Nevada road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Nevada. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Nevada road trip cost in fuel?
At Nevada's estimated $4.05/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $14.46 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Nevada EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Nevada routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.