From North Orange County, I can get to Las Vegas by car in 3 1/2 hours. It will take longer than that to drive to the airport, park, check in, go through security, take the flight, go through baggage claim, and rent a car.
But you have to be sober and somewhat rested to drive it. LOL
That is my rule of thumb. If the drive is less than 4 hours, I drive
I’m in Bakersfield. Takes me 3.5 - 3.45 hrs........and I have my car. I’m in Vegas now for the 2nd time in a month. I have friends who live here so.......