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Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV Gas Cost

The classic desert corridor drive via I-15 through Barstow and Baker. Desert temperatures can increase fuel consumption from continuous air conditioning.

Distance 270 miles
Est. Drive Time 4.5 hours
Est. Fuel Needed~9.6 gallons
Est. Total Gas~$40.98
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miles
270 mi
Round-Trip RouteOne-way only
MPG
28 MPG
$/gal
$4.25
Cost Per Person
$13.66

Total fuel cost is $40.98 for 270 miles (9.64 gal).

Total Fuel Cost
$40.98
Fuel Needed
9.64 gal
Fuel Cost Per Mile:$0.1518 / mi
Effective Distance:270 miles
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For a typical vehicle averaging 28 MPG, driving the 270-mile route from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV requires approximately 9.6 gallons of fuel, costing roughly $40.98 at current regional gas prices ($4.25/gal).