The Daytona 500 is 200 laps long around Daytona International Speedway’s 2.5‑mile track, making up the 500‑mile race distance.

Because of NASCAR’s rules, the scheduled distance is 200 laps, but the race can:

  • End slightly earlier if it’s shortened for weather after it becomes official past the halfway point.
  • Go beyond 200 laps if there’s a green–white–checkered overtime finish to ensure the race ends under green-flag conditions.