Drive time to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS / KLAS) is a large airport serving Las Vegas, Nevada. It sits 2,181 feet above sea level and has 4 runways, the longest 14,835 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Las Vegas, NV — the airport lies about 6.0 miles south of it in a straight line.

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before departure
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before departure

From nearby cities

Driving to LAS from cities near Las Vegas

The 5 largest population centres within 90 miles of LAS. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Harry Reid International Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Las Vegas, NV 6.0 mi south Get drive time →
North Las Vegas, NV 8.2 mi south Get drive time →
Henderson, NV 10.0 mi west Get drive time →
Boulder City, NV 19 mi west Get drive time →
Bullhead City, AZ 72 mi north-west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near LAS

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

LAS at a glance

IATA code
LAS
ICAO code
KLAS
Serving
Las Vegas, Nevada
State
Nevada
Elevation
2,181 ft
Runways
4
Longest runway
14,835 ft
Coordinates
36.0834, -115.1518
Classification
Large airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from LAS

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from LAS, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a large airport like LAS, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Nevada

See all 4 airports in Nevada →

FAQ

Questions about driving to LAS

How long does it take to drive to LAS?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Harry Reid International Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 5 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Las Vegas?

Harry Reid International Airport uses the IATA code LAS and the ICAO code KLAS. It is classified as a large airport and sits at 2,181 feet above sea level.

How far is LAS from Las Vegas?

Las Vegas, NV is about 6.0 miles from LAS in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Las Vegas as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near LAS?

Within 200 miles: BLD (19 mi), SGU (112 mi), HII (114 mi), CDC (159 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from LAS?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to LAS. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.