Incline Village to Boulder City is 475.5 miles and takes about 9h 35m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $90 and enough daylight to finish in a day.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
237.8 miles from Incline Village, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
262.4 mi
4h 50m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
Purple Heart Highway
38.8 mi
44m
US 95 ALT
26.7 mi
32m
North Main Street
23.3 mi
25m
Lincoln Highway
22.1 mi
33m
California Emigrant Trail
17.6 mi
21m
Tahoe Boulevard
13.3 mi
22m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.4 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Incline Village, NV and Boulder City, NV.
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Start on NV 28
13 mi·22 min·Tahoe Boulevard
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At end of road, turn left onto US 50
9.8 mi·14 min·Lincoln Highway
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Continue on I 580; US 50
4.5 mi·5 min·Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi·16 sec·US 50
Exit 5Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
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Continue on US 50
0.1 mi·12 sec·US 50
Exit 39Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
327 ft·6 sec·US 50
Exit 39Toward US 50 East: Dayton, FallonUse the right lane.
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Merge onto US 50
472 ft·12 sec·East William Street
Toward Dayton, FallonUse the right lane.
8
Continue on US 50
12 mi·18 min·Lincoln Highway
Toward Dayton, Fallon
9
Continue on US 50
18 mi·21 min·California Emigrant Trail
10
Turn right onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi·5 min·Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
11
Merge onto US 95 ALT
27 mi·32 min·US 95 ALT
12
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi·2 min·Goldfield Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi·25 min·North Main Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 95
33 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
18
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
20
Continue on US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
22
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·27 sec·Cinnabar Way
23
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi·23 min·Silver Peak Road
24
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi·11 min·Silver Peak Road
25
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·West Crook Avenue
27
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
28
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
29
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·East Main Street
30
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi·41 sec·South 2nd Street
31
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 49 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
32
Continue on I 11; US 95
39 mi·44 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS
3.7 mi·5 min·Boulder City Parkway
Exit 15BToward US 93 BUS South: Boulder City ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on US 93 BUS
0.6 mi·1 min·Boulder City Parkway
35
Continue on Nevada Way
0.7 mi·1 min·Nevada Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
36
Turn right onto Arizona Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Arizona Street
37
Turn left
98 ft·7 sec
38
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 9h 35m estimated duration, this trip is best split over two days. Aim to depart from Incline Village in the morning to maximize your daylight. Plan for two stops along the way to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without a major highway is significant.
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 drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 237.8 miles from Incline Village, NV, or about 4h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.4 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 105 miles or 2h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 237.8 miles or 4h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 237.8 miles or 4h 56m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boulder City, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Incline Village, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Incline Village, NV
Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Boulder City, NV
Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 miles from Incline Village, NV.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 262.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 27.6 and 470.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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27.6 mi into trip|~43m in|US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
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28 mi into trip|~43m in|US 50
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 39
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
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28 mi into trip|~43m in|US 50 / East William Street
Merge onto US 50 / East William Street toward Dayton, Fallon
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Dayton, Fallon
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145.2 mi into trip|~3h 10m in|US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Turn left onto US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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470.3 mi into trip|~9h 25m in|US 93 BUS / Boulder City Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS / Boulder City Parkway toward US 93 BUS South: Boulder City Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15B
Toward US 93 BUS South: Boulder City Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$95.77 one way
$191.55 round trip
$5.12/gal25.4 MPG avg166 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.43
$101.60
$203.19
premium
$5.67
$106.22
$212.44
diesel
$6.18
$115.67
$231.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$96
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$226–$336
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 166.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
142.7
1
$49.93
$22.82
Efficient EV
118.9
1
$41.61
$19.02
EV Truck/SUV
190.2
2
$66.57
$30.43
Gas CO2
166 kg
EV CO2
56 kg (66% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Incline Village, NV
Morning
in Incline Village on Tuesday
Local time
11:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Boulder City, NV
Morning
in Boulder City on Tuesday
Local time
11:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
SE 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 35m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing enviro...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 426.3
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
Experience outdoor thrills, striking landscapes, and brilliant blue waters. This year-round recreation area spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast reservoirs. Vis...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
$25
near mile 475.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only 8% of the drive on highways. You'll spend the majority of your time on local streets and county roads. The longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway is 262.4 miles before transitioning to surface roads.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.6 miles in near US 50.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 475.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.6 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (US 50 / East William Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,437 ft2,342 ft
Total Climb
2,807 ft
Total Descent
6,735 ft
Highest Point
6,437 ft
Elevation Range
4,095 ft
Notable High Points
4,945 ft at ~104.3 miles+630 ft prominence
4,542 ft at ~208.6 miles+23 ft prominence
5,422 ft at ~278.2 miles+1,151 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Incline Village, NV and Boulder City, NV, road signs point toward Fallon and Dayton.
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
•Alan Bible Visitor Center — visitor center and botanical garden in Nevada, USA
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 238 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Boulder City, NV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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: at 27.6 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (US 50 / East William Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.6 hours each way, a round trip means 19.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Boulder City, NV before the return drive.
