Origin
Enterprise, NV
Night in Enterprise on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enterprise, NV to Henderson, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enterprise, NV
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Henderson, NV
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Trip Overview
This 16.5-mile drive from Enterprise to Henderson, Nevada, is a quick 24-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate via the Bruce Woodbury Beltway and Blue Diamond Road, with a portion on West Lake Mead Parkway. With only about 14% highway driving, expect a more local feel. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $3. Since it's a brief drive, it doesn't require an overnight stay, making it an easy addition to any itinerary in the Mountain West region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Woodbury Beltway | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Blue Diamond Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| West Lake Mead Parkway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Windmill Lane | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Inspiration Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Tangled Vines Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Boulder Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ruby Moon Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bruce Woodbury Beltway
— 6.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enterprise, NV and Henderson, NV.
1
Start on Ruby Moon Drive
95 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ruby Moon Drive
2
Turn right onto Tangled Vines Avenue
496 ft
·
24 sec
·
Tangled Vines Avenue
3
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Inspiration Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto NV 160
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Blue Diamond Road
5
Continue on NV 160
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Blue Diamond Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on NV 160
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Diamond Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on NV 160
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Windmill Lane
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 215 East
9
Merge onto I 215
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Bruce Woodbury Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NV 564
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Lake Mead Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto South Boulder Highway
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Boulder Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
North Boulder Highway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Tangled Vines Avenue
Turn right onto Tangled Vines Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Inspiration Drive
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road
At end of road, turn right onto NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 215 / Bruce Woodbury Beltway
Merge onto I 215 / Bruce Woodbury Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
South Boulder Highway
Turn left onto South Boulder Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.29 one way
$6.57 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
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
Henderson, NV
Night in Henderson on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
24m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that offers a dynamic driving experience. While only 14% of the route is on highways, you'll encounter a mix of faster stretches and more intricate local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 6.9 miles along the Bruce Woodbury Beltway, offering a brief respite from frequent turns. As you progress, the road character shifts, requiring your attention to navigate various intersections and road types.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Bruce Woodbury Beltway.
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 Tangled Vines Avenue.
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 24m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Tangled Vines Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Inspiration Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Bruce Woodbury Beltway. 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 (Tangled Vines Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Inspiration Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. 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 Henderson, 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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