Duck Creek Village sits about 205 road miles from the Las Vegas Strip, 3.5 to 4 hours of driving on I-15 north to Cedar City and 30 miles east on Highway 14. Utah runs an hour ahead of Nevada, and the road drops 550 feet before it climbs 8,300.
How Far Is Duck Creek Village From Las Vegas?
Duck Creek Village sits about 205 road miles from the Las Vegas Strip. Plan on 3.5 to 4 hours of driving: I-15 north through Mesquite and St. George to Cedar City, then 30 miles east up Highway 14. Utah keeps its clocks one hour ahead of Nevada all year, so a 2 pm departure from the Strip puts you at the door around 6:30 or 7 pm Utah time.
| The short answer | |
|---|---|
| Road distance | About 205 miles from the Strip |
| Driving time | 3.5 to 4 hours |
| Route | I-15 north to Cedar City, Highway 14 east |
| States crossed | Nevada, Arizona, Utah |
| Clock | Utah runs one hour ahead of Nevada |
Your exact number depends on the side of the valley you leave from. Downtown sits a few miles closer, and the suburbs add a few. A flight changes the start point too, since the rental cars at Harry Reid International live in a separate building three miles south of the terminals, a shuttle ride away.
| Starting point | Road miles to the village |
|---|---|
| Downtown and Fremont Street | 200 |
| Harry Reid Rent-A-Car Center | 210 |
| Summerlin | 210 |
| Henderson | 212 |
The drive in legs, from the Strip to Cedar City
The first hour runs northeast through open desert past the Moapa Valley. Mesquite comes up at the Arizona line, and from there I-15 cuts across 29 miles of Arizona, most famous for the Virgin River Gorge, before it climbs into Utah. St. George is the first Utah city on the route, and Cedar City is the exit that matters.
| Miles from the Strip | |
|---|---|
| Arizona line at Mesquite | 86 miles |
| Utah line | 115 miles |
| St. George | 124 miles |
| Cedar City, Main Street | 175 miles |
In Cedar City, follow Center Street east, which becomes Highway 14. It climbs through Cedar Canyon and over the plateau to our door, 30 miles and about 45 minutes. Our Cedar City distance guide covers that last stretch turn by turn. Cedar City also stands as the last large town on the route, so do your shopping and fill the tank there.
A second route runs through Zion. Leave I-15 past St. George for Hurricane and Springdale, drive through the park and the tunnel, then follow US-89 north and Highway 14 west. It costs you 17 extra miles and about an extra hour of driving. It also costs a $35 park pass, because the National Park Service requires one even to drive through, and the tunnel limits the size of RVs and trailers. Our Zion tunnel guide has the numbers. Save that route for a day when Zion is the plan.
The road drops before it climbs
We sampled USGS elevations every three miles along the route, and the first surprise sits in the first hour. The Strip stands near 2,100 feet, and the road falls for 54 miles to a low point near Glendale, Nevada, about 550 feet below where you started. Mesquite sits almost as low.
Elevation along the Las Vegas to Duck Creek Village route, sampled every three miles from the USGS 3DEP public domain elevation service. Chart by Duck Creek Village Inn.
From there the climb starts and never lets up. St. George sits a few hundred feet above the Strip, and Cedar City at 5,844 feet. Then Highway 14 gains 4,000 feet in about 18 miles to Midway Summit, 9,896 feet, and drops 1,400 feet into the village at 8,507. Close to half of the total climb happens in the last 30 miles, and the highest ground of the trip sits 12 miles short of the door. Our SR-14 road conditions page shows the cameras before you head up.
Two climates on the same afternoon
Las Vegas and the village share almost nothing in the fall, and packing from the Las Vegas forecast leaves people cold on the first night.
| Fall normals | High and low |
|---|---|
| Las Vegas, October | 81.2F / 59.6F |
| Duck Creek Village, October | 58 to 60F / 33 to 34F |
| Las Vegas, November | 67.1F / 47.3F |
| Duck Creek Village, November | 48 to 49F / about 24F |
Read the Las Vegas lows against the village highs. In both months the normal Las Vegas night runs as warm as the normal Duck Creek afternoon. Bring a real jacket, a warm layer for the evening and closed shoes, even if you leave the valley in shorts. Our October weather guide breaks the month down week by week.
The clock follows a pattern of its own. Arizona skips daylight saving time, so the 29 Arizona miles of I-15 match the Las Vegas clock through October and the Utah clock after November 1. Trust the Utah time for anything you booked.
Quick answers about driving from Las Vegas
How long does the drive from Las Vegas to Duck Creek Village take? Plan on 3.5 to 4 hours of driving for about 205 miles, plus stops. Add an hour to the clock, since Utah runs ahead of Nevada.
Is Duck Creek Village a good weekend trip from Las Vegas? Yes. A Friday afternoon start puts you on the mountain by dinner, and two nights gives you one full day for Navajo Lake, Cedar Breaks in season, or the trails. Our Las Vegas trip planner lays out two and three night versions.
Can I drive through Zion on the way from Las Vegas? Yes. It adds about 17 miles and an hour, and you pay the $35 Zion vehicle pass even to pass through.
Is Las Vegas or St. George the better airport for Duck Creek Village? Las Vegas has far more flights and a 3.5 to 4 hour drive, while St. George and Cedar City sit closer with fewer options. Our airport guide compares all three.
Do I need four wheel drive from Las Vegas? Not in summer or early fall. Highway 14 stays open all winter, and from November on you should check the road cameras and carry chains or snow tires.
With the miles sorted, our rooms and cabins in the heart of Duck Creek Village make the next step.
Hero photograph: Interstate 15 near Glendale, Nevada, at sunset, CC0 public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
