Where is Laughlin, Nevada, USA?

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Where is Laughlin Located? - Laughlin is a city located in the Clark County of Nevada, United States. Laughlin lies between 38.3498195 Degrees North latitudes and 81.6326234 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Laughlin, Nevada

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Where is Laughlin?: The Google Map showing the location of Laughlin in the U.S. state of Nevada.

Where is Laughlin Located?

Laughlin is a city located in the Clark County of Nevada, United States. Laughlin lies between 38.3498195 Degrees North latitudes and 81.6326234 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Laughlin city is 8658 people and the city has a total area of 88.06 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Laughlin, Nevada Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
Census Designated PlaceLaughlin
CountyClark County
StateNevada
State CapitalCarson City
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude35.1678° N
Longitude114.5730° W
Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Land Area88.95 sq mi
Water Area0.02 sq mi
Total Area88.97 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)9,158
Population DensityApproximately 103 per sq mi
ZIP Code89029
Area Code702
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code32-40700
Metropolitan AreaLas Vegas–Henderson Metropolitan Area

Transportation and Connectivity in Laughlin

CategoryDetails
Nearest AirportLaughlin/Bullhead International Airport
IATA CodeIFP
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 95, Nevada State Route 163
Public TransitSilver Rider Transit bus service
Nearest Rail ServiceFreight rail connections in nearby communities
Regional AccessConnected to Bullhead City, Kingman, Las Vegas, and Colorado River communities
  • U.S. Route 95: Provides north-south access connecting Laughlin with Las Vegas and western Arizona.
  • Nevada State Route 163: Connects Laughlin with U.S. Route 95 and Bullhead City, Arizona.
  • Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport: Provides regional air service near the Colorado River.
  • Regional Location: Laughlin is located on the southern tip of Nevada along the Colorado River, across from Bullhead City, Arizona.

Top Places to Visit in Laughlin, Nevada

Landmark NameType
Colorado RiverRiver Recreation Area
Laughlin RiverwalkWaterfront Walkway
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation AreaState Recreation Area
Laughlin LabyrinthsOutdoor Attraction
Colorado River Heritage CenterCultural Attraction
Laughlin Outlet CenterShopping Center
Grapevine Canyon TrailHiking Trail
Spirit Mountain WildernessWilderness Area
Lake Mohave (nearby)Lake Recreation Area
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (regional)National Recreation Area

Driving Distances from Laughlin, Nevada to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Bullhead CityArizona25 minutes
KingmanArizona3540 minutes
NeedlesCalifornia3040 minutes
Las VegasNevada1001 hour 30 minutes
HendersonNevada851 hour 20 minutes
Lake Havasu CityArizona651 hour 15 minutes
FlagstaffArizona1702 hours 45 minutes
PhoenixArizona2203 hours 30 minutes
Los AngelesCalifornia2804 hours 30 minutes
San DiegoCalifornia3205 hours

Colleges and Universities in and near Laughlin, Nevada

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
College of Southern Nevada – Henderson CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer education, workforce training, business, healthcare, and technology programs
Mohave Community College – Bullhead City CampusPublicCommunity CollegeHealthcare, technical education, business, and transfer programs
University of Nevada, Las VegasPublicResearch UniversityHospitality, business, engineering, law, medicine, and research programs
Arizona State University – Lake Havasu CampusPublicUniversity CampusLiberal arts, business, and undergraduate programs
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott CampusPrivateUniversityAviation, aerospace, engineering, and technology programs

Waterbodies in Laughlin, Nevada

Colorado River, Lake Mohave, Davis Dam Reservoir, Laughlin Bay, Colorado River Backwaters, Lake Mead (regional)

Stadiums in Laughlin

Laughlin High School Sports Facilities, Mohave High School Stadium (nearby Bullhead City), Community Park Sports Fields, Allegiant Stadium (regional Las Vegas)

Laughlin, Nevada — Key Historical Facts

  • Laughlin began developing in the 1960s when businessman Don Laughlin purchased land along the Colorado River and opened the Riverside Resort.
  • The community was named after Don Laughlin, whose resort development helped establish the area as a tourism destination.
  • Laughlin grew from a small resort settlement into a popular riverfront recreation and gaming destination.
  • The completion of nearby Davis Dam in the mid-twentieth century helped create Lake Mohave and increased recreational opportunities along the Colorado River.
  • During the 1980s and 1990s, Laughlin experienced major tourism growth with the construction of additional casino resorts and riverfront attractions.
  • Today, Laughlin is known for casinos, boating, fishing, water recreation, desert landscapes, and its location along the Nevada–Arizona border.

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