Driving from Phoenix to Las Vegas
Las Vegas lies 412 km (256 mi) north-west of Phoenix, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 35 min without stops, over roughly 503 km (313 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Phoenix | Las Vegas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.7 million | 641,903 |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 613 m (2,011 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 85001–85098 | 89101–89199 |
Where to book car hire from Phoenix to Las Vegas
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Staying in Las Vegas
Our booking partner lists 994 places to stay in Las Vegas. Of the 643 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (269), and 44 are five-star. Across 304 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 480,609 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Las Vegas from Phoenix?
412 km (256 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Phoenix; by road roughly 503 km (313 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Las Vegas by car?
About 5 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Las Vegas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Las Vegas?
Our booking partner lists 994 places to stay in Las Vegas, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.