Centennial Hills is the northwest corner of Las Vegas that most visitors never see – an established, family-friendly community of newer homes, big parks, and mountain views, set well back from the Strip along the 215 Beltway and US-95. Once one of the valley’s fastest-growing areas, it’s now largely built out, with mature landscaping and a genuine suburban-meets-desert character. This guide covers where it is, what’s here, and how to get around.
What’s in This Guide
- Centennial Hills is an established northwest Las Vegas community within the City of Las Vegas, along the 215 Beltway and US-95.
- It’s roughly 15-20 miles (20-35 min) from the Strip, just north of Summerlin.
- Outdoor anchors include Centennial Hills Park, Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, and Gilcrease Orchard.
- Everyday needs are covered by Centennial Center retail and Centennial Hills Hospital.
- Once among the valley’s fastest-growing areas, it’s now largely built out with mature landscaping.
Centennial Hills at a Glance
Centennial Hills reads as polished, planned, and family-oriented – the kind of place locals choose for newer homes, good schools, and quick access to both the freeway and the open desert, without the construction-zone feel of the valley’s still-developing edges.
Established: Primarily early 2000s; named for the city’s 2005 centennial era of growth
Main ZIP codes: 89130, 89131, 89149, 89166
Arteries: 215 Beltway (Bruce Woodbury) and US-95 / I-11
Distance from the Strip: ~15-20 miles (20-35 minutes by car)
Known for: Newer homes, mature landscaping, large parks, retail at Centennial Center, Centennial Hills Hospital, mountain views
For coverage and rates in the northwest, see our Centennial Hills car service page.
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Where It Is & How It Grew
Centennial Hills occupies the far northwest of the Las Vegas Valley, climbing gently toward the foothills with the Sheep and Spring Mountain ranges as a backdrop. It grew rapidly through the 2000s as Las Vegas expanded outward – taking its name from the city’s centennial in 2005 – and became one of the valley’s fastest-growing communities. Unlike the still-developing areas farther out (Skye Canyon, Providence, parts of Tule Springs), Centennial Hills is now largely built out: completed infrastructure, mature trees, and established neighborhoods rather than active construction. The 215 Beltway and US-95 (now also signed as I-11) put the rest of the valley, Summerlin, downtown, and the Strip within a straightforward drive.
Parks & the Great Outdoors
Green space is Centennial Hills’s signature. Centennial Hills Park (7101 N Buffalo Dr) is one of the valley’s larger regional parks – a whimsically landscaped destination with an interactive splash pad, oversized playground features, dog parks, sports fields, and walking paths, sitting right next to the Centennial Hills Library.
A few minutes north, Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs (9200 Tule Springs Rd) is a 680-acre desert oasis with four stocked fishing ponds, shaded picnic groves, roaming peacocks and waterfowl, and the preserved buildings of a 1940s Hollywood “divorce ranch” – a genuinely surprising, history-rich green space. Adjacent to it, Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument protects Ice Age fossil deposits, and the nearby Ice Age Fossils State Park adds interpretive trails. For seasonal family fun, Gilcrease Orchard is a working u-pick farm famous for its fall pumpkin patch and sunflower fields. And Red Rock Canyon’s scenic loop is only about a 20-minute drive southwest.
Shopping, Dining & Everyday Life
Centennial Hills is well supplied for daily life. Centennial Center and the surrounding retail corridor bring big-box anchors (Target, Costco, Home Depot) along with grocery, restaurants, and services – so residents rarely need to leave the northwest for errands. Dining skews toward dependable local and chain sit-down spots rather than the celebrity restaurants of the Strip, which is exactly the point for a residential community.
Schools & Healthcare
Centennial Hills is served by the Clark County School District (the country’s fifth-largest), with well-regarded public schools including Centennial High School, plus private and charter options, and a College of Southern Nevada presence in the broader northwest. Centennial Hills Hospital (6900 N Durango Dr), opened in 2008, is the community’s medical anchor, with a full emergency department and specialty services – a meaningful convenience for a suburb this far from the central-valley hospitals.
Getting Around Centennial Hills
PSS provides service throughout Centennial Hills and the northwest valley, at pre-confirmed fixed rates with no surge pricing. Because the community is 15-20 miles from the Strip and the airport, the most common trips here are early-morning airport transfers, Strip and downtown runs, and day trips out to Red Rock, Floyd Lamb Park, and Mount Charleston – all of which are far more relaxing with a chauffeur than with a rental car and parking.
The right vehicle depends on group size and luggage: couples → sedan; families → SUV; groups of 7+ → Sprinter. Here’s our core fleet:
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Related Resources
Continue planning with these PSS guides and pages:
- 10 Best Things to Do in Centennial Hills – the activity companion to this guide
- Las Vegas Neighborhood Guide – how Centennial Hills fits in the wider valley
- Centennial Hills Car Service – service area, rates, and coverage
- Airport Transportation · Attractions Transportation
External resources: City of Las Vegas · Tule Springs Fossil Beds NM (NPS)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Centennial Hills in Las Vegas?
In the far northwest of the valley, within the City of Las Vegas, along the 215 Beltway and US-95 – roughly 15-20 miles (20-35 minutes) northwest of central Las Vegas, just north of Summerlin. Main ZIPs are 89130, 89131, 89149, and 89166.
What is Centennial Hills known for?
One of the valley’s fastest-growing – now largely built-out – suburban communities: newer homes, mature landscaping, good schools, big parks, Centennial Center retail, and Centennial Hills Hospital, with a quieter, family-oriented, mountain-view feel.
How far is Centennial Hills from the Las Vegas Strip?
About 15-20 miles, typically a 20-35 minute drive via US-95 or the 215 Beltway. Harry Reid Airport (LAS) is roughly 20-25 miles south.
Is Centennial Hills a good place to visit?
For the quieter, outdoors-and-family side of Las Vegas, yes – big parks, the Floyd Lamb Park oasis, Ice Age fossils at Tule Springs, Gilcrease Orchard, and easy access to Red Rock Canyon, all within a short drive.
Methodology & Sources
This guide combines public information from the City of Las Vegas, Clark County, and the National Park Service with Personal Sedan Services operational knowledge of the northwest valley. Distances and drive times are approximate and traffic-dependent; community boundaries are general rather than parcel-exact. Last Updated: May 2026. This pillar is reviewed and refreshed annually.
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