How Long from Denver to Las Vegas?
Compare all ways to travel: fly (2 hours 15 minutes), drive (10 hours 30 minutes), bus (13 hours)
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Time Comparison
✈️ Fly
2h 15m
🚗 Drive
10h 30m
🚌 Bus
13h
Fly in 2 hours or drive 10.5 hours through some of America's most dramatic landscapes — Rocky Mountains, Utah red rocks, Nevada desert.
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Flight
DEN → LAS
2h 15m
LAS → DEN
2h 20m
Distance
628 mi
Time Zone Diff
-1h
SouthwestFrontierUnitedSpirit
Quick and cheap. Frontier's home base is Denver — look for deals.
Arrival Time Planner
Arrive at:
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Drive
I-70 → I-15 via Utah
10h 30m 750 miles Tolls: $0
Through the Rocky Mountains, red rock Utah, and across the desert. Spectacular scenery the entire way.
I-25 → I-40 → I-15 via Albuquerque
11h 30m 830 miles Tolls: $0
Longer but avoids mountain passes in winter. Through New Mexico's high desert.
Fuel Cost Estimator
Estimated fuel cost:
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Bus
Duration
13h
Frequency
Limited
Price Range
$50–$100
Greyhound
13 hours with transfers. Not practical for most travelers.
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Should You Fly or Drive?
✈️ Fly if...
- • You're traveling solo (no car rental savings to split)
- • Time is more valuable than money
- • The drive is 6+ hours
- • You don't need a car at your destination
🚗 Drive if...
- • You have 2+ passengers (split gas costs)
- • You need a car at your destination
- • You have lots of luggage
- • The journey itself is part of the fun
That Travel Time Is Equivalent To...
- ✈️ Flight: Watching 1 movie · Listening to 39 songs
- 🚗 Drive: 14 podcast episodes · 11 audiobook chapters
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way from Denver to Las Vegas?
The fastest option is to fly which takes 2 hours 15 minutes.
However, factor in 2+ hours of airport time (security, boarding, taxi) for a more realistic door-to-door comparison.
What is the cheapest way from Denver to Las Vegas?
The bus (Greyhound) is typically cheapest at $50–$100.
What is the time difference between Denver and Las Vegas?
Las Vegas is 1 hour behind Denver. Use the arrival planner above to calculate your local arrival time.
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