The drive from Adelanto to Las Vegas takes approximately 3 hours via I-15 North. You will travel through the Mojave Desert, passing through Barstow and Baker. This is a very popular route for those traveling to Las Vegas for leisure. Be prepared for heavy traffic on weekends and holidays.
Total Distance: Driving distance 280 km, Air distance 250 km.
Traffic on I-15 can be extremely heavy on Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings.
Any time of year, though avoid peak rush hour traffic.