Cost to drive from Phoenix to Las Vegas
Driving from Phoenix to Las Vegas covers 285 miles (458 km) and takes about 5h 59min without stops. At Arizona's current fuel prices (week of 2026-07-20), the fuel for the trip costs about $41.21 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Enter your fuel economy and see stops along the way.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving distance between Phoenix and Las Vegas (285 miles) from OpenStreetMap routing, then multiply by a typical car's fuel use and Arizona's current average pump price. The petrol figure assumes 30 MPG · 7.8 L/100km; diesel and EV use 35 MPG · 6.7 L/100km and 3.5 mi/kWh. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the planner for your exact numbers, and check live prices on the Arizona fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to drive from Phoenix to Las Vegas?
The drive is 285 miles (458 km) and takes about 5h 59min without stops. Fuel costs roughly $41.21 in an average petrol car, $43.83 in a diesel, and $13.82 in an electric car, using Arizona's current fuel prices.
How far is it from Phoenix to Las Vegas in miles and km?
About 285 miles or 458 kilometres by road — roughly 5h 59min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Phoenix or Las Vegas?
Petrol is cheaper in Arizona ($4.34/gal) than in Nevada ($4.72/gal), so fill up before you leave.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Open the FuelWide route planner, enter your car's fuel economy, and it prices the trip on live data — and shows fuel or charging stops along the way.
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are Arizona's current official averages; efficiency and electricity rate are typical estimates. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.