Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 28m
Distance
384.6 mi
619 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$75
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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West Wendover, NV
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Boulder City, NV to West Wendover, NV is 384.6 miles and takes about 7h 28m via Great Basin Highway, with a fuel budget near $74 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent feel across Nevada. It's a solid single-day option, primarily utilizing surface roads rather than interstate highways. Plan for a straightforward trip with minimal complexity, focusing on reaching your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
192.3 miles from Boulder City, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 44m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Great Basin Highway | 200.1 mi | 3h 44m |
| Sunnyside Road | 109.4 mi | 2h 4m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 23.5 mi | 26m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 17.6 mi | 20m |
| Las Vegas Freeway | 13.5 mi | 14m |
| South Lamb Boulevard | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Boulder City Parkway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| South 4th Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,224 veh/hr typical · worst 1,587
Quietest
1 AM
~169 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 16 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder City, NV and West Wendover, NV.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Avenue G
Turn right onto Arizona Street
Turn left onto Nevada Way
Continue on Boulder City Parkway
Continue on US 93 BUS
Continue on I 11; US 93; US 95
Take the exit
Turn right onto NV 159
Turn left onto South Lamb Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15; US 93
Take the exit onto US 93
Continue on US 93
Turn left onto NV 318
Continue on NV 318
Continue on NV 318
At end of road, turn right onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Turn left onto US 50; US 93
Turn right onto US 93
Continue on US 93
Continue on US 93
Continue on US 93
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 93 ALT
Continue on Wendover Boulevard
Arrive at destination
Given the 7h 28m estimated drive time, leaving Boulder City in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight. With two planned stops and a $74 fuel budget, you can comfortably manage your breaks and refuel as needed. The longest stretch without services is 200.1 miles on the Great Basin Highway, so ensure your tank is full before embarking on this segment. This route is entirely within Nevada, so be mindful of local conditions and services available along the way.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 85 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.3 miles or 3h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Wendover, NV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Boulder City, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boulder City, NV
This is one driving day of about 384.6 miles and 7h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
192 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 192.3 miles from Boulder City, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Great Basin Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 200.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Avenue G
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Arizona Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93 North: Ely
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$74.54 one way
$149.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $78.77 | $157.53 |
| premium | $5.44 | $82.33 | $164.65 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $84.78 | $169.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$75
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.4 | 1 | $40.38 | $18.46 |
| Efficient EV | 96.2 | 1 | $33.65 | $15.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.8 | 1 | $53.84 | $24.61 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Boulder City on Tuesday
Local time
11:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in West Wendover on Wednesday
Local time
12:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
87°F
Alamo, NV
192 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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This route is mostly surface roads, with only a 5% highway share. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous driving on the Great Basin Highway, covering 200.1 miles. After the highway portion, you'll transition to Sunnyside Road and then the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, settling into a more rural cruising pace for the majority of your trip.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
4,580 ft
Total Descent
2,615 ft
Highest Point
6,227 ft
~247.2 mi in
Elevation Range
4,396 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1931
Boulder City is a city of 15,000 people (2021) in Southern Nevada, which was built for construction workers of the nearby Hoover Dam. It is one of only two cities in Nevada where gambling is prohibited.
Top landmarks
Wendover is a resort town of about 6,700 people (2012) straddling the border that divides the American states of Utah and Nevada, 120 miles due west of Salt Lake City. The location on the state border makes Wendover the nearest legalized gambling for millions of people, which has led to the construction of large, extravagant casino resorts despite the town being otherwise very small and remote. This, in turn, has made Wendover sort of a quieter, more laid-back alternative to Las Vegas even for those who don't live in the region. Wendover is also the destination of choice for those attending land speed racing events at Bonneville Speedway, just east of town on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 28m. Total distance: 384.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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