Origin
Boulder City, NV
Night in Boulder City on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boulder City, NV to Las Vegas, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boulder City, NV
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Las Vegas, NV
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Trip Overview
This short, 26.2-mile drive between Boulder City, NV, and Las Vegas, NV, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 34 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with about 16% of the journey on highways, and the estimated fuel cost is around $5. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience rather than a long-haul journey. Since both locations are within the Mountain West region, you won't be crossing any major geographical or regional boundaries. This brief trip is perfect for a quick transfer or an easy excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Highway | 20.6 mi | 23m |
| Boulder City Parkway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Nevada Way | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Arizona Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Las Vegas Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Avenue G | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Bonanza Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Highway
— 20.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder City, NV and Las Vegas, NV.
1
Start on this road
177 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Avenue G
324 ft
·
16 sec
·
Avenue G
3
Turn right onto Arizona Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Arizona Street
4
Turn left onto Nevada Way
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Nevada Way
5
Continue on Boulder City Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulder City Parkway
6
Continue on US 93 BUS
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boulder City Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 11; US 93; US 95
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 75
Toward Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
348 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Las Vegas Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto NV 579
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Bonanza Road
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
NV 579
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Avenue G
Turn left onto Avenue G
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Arizona Street
Turn right onto Arizona Street
Navigation decision point
8
25.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 75
Toward Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas Boulevard
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
North Las Vegas Boulevard
Turn right onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
26.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
NV 579 / East Bonanza Road
Turn left onto NV 579 / East Bonanza Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.44 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.77 | $11.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Las Vegas, NV
Night in Las Vegas on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 26.2-mile trip between Boulder City and Las Vegas. While only 16% of the route involves highway driving, the majority consists of navigating local streets and parkways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 20.6 miles on Purple Heart Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you begin making more frequent turns. This drive feels more like navigating through towns and connecting local roads rather than a continuous highway cruise.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on Purple Heart Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Avenue G.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Avenue G): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Arizona Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on Purple Heart Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Avenue G): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Arizona Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Las Vegas, NV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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