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Take an alien-themed road trip to Area 51 on the Extraterrestrial Highway. From Las Vegas to Tonopah, Nevada, on state route 375, you’ll pass through Joshua trees, Nevada test sites, and hear stories of UFO sightings. Get the directions and map, and start your top secret road trip here.
2 gru 2023 · Distance: ~151 miles, 2-2.5 hour drive from Vegas. Route: US-93 North to Extraterrestrial Highway. Travel Options: Personal/Rental Car, Guided Bus Tour, RV/Caravan. Must-Haves: Cash, camera, sunscreen, snacks, water, full gas tank. Reminder: Stay within legal tourist areas; base entry is prohibited. How Far Is Area 51 From Las Vegas?
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At only two and a half hours from the Las Vegas Strip, Area 51 makes an easy day-trip (6-7 hours total), and one of the cooler places you can tell your friends you’ve visited – because, let’s face it, who ever thought a trip to drink and party in Vegas would end up at the back gate of Area 51.
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This Area 51 tour from Las Vegas departs at 7 am and can pick you up from your Vegas hotel. The full-day tour includes lunch and transportation through the Nevada desert and returns to the Strip at 5 pm.
The actual journey to Area 51 took us north of Las Vegas by way of Interstate 15 to Nevada State Road 93 and then more remote terrain. As we drove further away from the city, towns and homes were fewer and far between.
