A NASCAR race typically lasts around 3 hours on average, though race times can vary widely from about 1.5 hours to over 5 hours depending on the track length, number of laps, race conditions, and weather. Most NASCAR races cover distances roughly between 300 and 600 miles, with longer races like the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 lasting closer to 4-5 hours. Factors like cautions, accidents, and rain delays can also significantly affect the total race duration.