Origin
Boulder City, NV
Afternoon in Boulder City on Sunday
Local time
1:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boulder City, NV to Whitney, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Whitney, NV
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Trip Overview
Boulder City, NV to Whitney, NV is 18.3 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Purple Heart Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Nevada. Expect a turn-heavy local drive experience, meaning you'll be navigating a series of intersections and road changes rather than cruising on a long stretch of highway. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or as part of a larger exploration of the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Highway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Boulder City Parkway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| North Boulder Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Gibson Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Nevada Way | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Steptoe Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Arizona Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Sunset Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Highway
— 9.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder City, NV and Whitney, 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
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 64A
Toward Sunset Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto West Sunset Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Sunset Road
10
Turn left onto North Gibson Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Gibson Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto North Boulder Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Boulder Highway
12
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
523 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
13
Turn left onto Dodd Street
199 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dodd Street
14
Continue on Steptoe Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Steptoe Street
15
Turn right onto Kimberly Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kimberly Avenue
16
Turn left
69 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn right
63 ft
·
4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.2 — 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
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Sunset Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64A
Toward Sunset Road
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Gibson Road
Turn left onto North Gibson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
North Boulder Highway
Turn left onto North Boulder Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.65 one way
$7.29 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Whitney, NV
Afternoon in Whitney on Sunday
Local time
1:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
84°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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 23% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles along Purple Heart Highway. You'll primarily be on roads like Purple Heart Highway, Boulder City Parkway, and North Boulder Highway, indicating a route that weaves through local areas with frequent changes in direction. Prepare for a driving experience that requires your attention to navigation and road conditions rather than sustained high-speed cruising.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on Purple Heart Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Avenue G.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 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 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Whitney, 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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