Cities Near Las Vegas
Cities near Las Vegas, Nevada: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Boulder City, Henderson, Pahrump. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Las Vegas, Nevada is Boulder City, about 22 mi (35 km) away — roughly 42 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder CityGateway to the Hoover Dam | 22 mi / 35 km | 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| HendersonTrails, dining and the Strip nearby | 13 mi / 21 km | 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| PahrumpWine country toward Death Valley | 47 mi / 76 km | 1 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Enterprise | 12 mi / 19 km | 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Saint George | 107 mi / 173 km | 2 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lake Havasu City | 126 mi / 202 km | 2 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Apple Valley | 163 mi / 263 km | 3 hr 48 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Hesperia | 172 mi / 276 km | 3 hr 59 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Indio | 180 mi / 290 km | 4 hr 11 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Cathedral City | 182 mi / 293 km | 4 hr 14 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Las Vegas
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Boulder City, Henderson, Pahrump, Enterprise. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Las Vegas
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Saint George, Lake Havasu City, Apple Valley, Hesperia. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Las Vegas include Boulder City, Henderson, Pahrump, Enterprise, Saint George. The closest is Boulder City, about 22 miles (35 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Boulder City
- → Best time to visit Henderson
- → Best time to visit Pahrump
- → Best time to visit Enterprise
- → Best time to visit Saint George
- → Best time to visit Lake Havasu City
- → Best time to visit Apple Valley
- → Best time to visit Hesperia
- → Best time to visit Indio
- → Best time to visit Cathedral City