Driving from Yosemite to Las Vegas: Distance and Time

From Yosemite Village (park center) to the Las Vegas Strip:

• Distance: ~287 miles (462 km) by road
• Drive time: 4.5–5.5 hours typically
• Primary route: CA-41 South → CA-99 South → I-15 South (via Fresno, Bakersfield, Barstow)

Seasonal Considerations

• Winter (Nov–Apr): CA-41 and CA-120 (Tioga Pass) may close for snow. Detour via CA-99 adds time.
• Summer: Peak traffic in Yosemite Valley and Vegas approach—add 1+ hour.
• Fuel: Fill in Oakhurst or Mariposa; long stretches without services on CA-41/CA-99.

Scenic alternative: CA-120 East (Tioga Pass) → US-395 South → I-15 South (only when pass is open, usually May–Oct). Spectacular high-country drive, similar time.