Lemmon Valley, NV to Boulder City, NV is 463.9 miles and takes about 9h 14m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $97 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
231.9 miles from Lemmon Valley, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 43m 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
USA Parkway
19 mi
29m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.5 mi
20m
East Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.4 mi, about 4h 50m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 23 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,560 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~266 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemmon Valley, NV and Boulder City, NV.
1
Start on Surge Street
244 ft·15 sec·Surge Street
2
Turn left onto Lemmon Drive
1.8 mi·3 min·Lemmon Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·28 sec
Toward US 395: Reno, Carson City
4
Merge onto US 395
5.8 mi·6 min·Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·10 sec
Exit 68Toward I 80: Sparks, Elko, Reno, Sacramento
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 80: Sparks, Elko
7
Merge onto I 80
18 mi·20 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·9 sec
Toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·19 sec·this road
Exit 32Toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
10
Turn right onto NV 439
19 mi·29 min·USA Parkway
11
Continue on US 50
0.8 mi·53 sec·California Emigrant Trail
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
13
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi·5 min·Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
14
Merge onto US 95 ALT
27 mi·32 min·US 95 ALT
15
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi·2 min·Goldfield Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi·25 min·North Main Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 95
33 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
21
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
23
Continue on US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
25
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·27 sec·Cinnabar Way
26
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi·23 min·Silver Peak Road
27
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi·11 min·Silver Peak Road
28
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
29
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·West Crook Avenue
30
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
31
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
32
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·East Main Street
33
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi·41 sec·South 2nd Street
34
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 49 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
35
Continue on I 11; US 95
39 mi·44 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
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.
37
Continue on US 93 BUS
0.6 mi·1 min·Boulder City Parkway
38
Continue on Nevada Way
0.7 mi·1 min·Nevada Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
39
Turn right onto Arizona Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Arizona Street
40
Turn left
98 ft·7 sec
41
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of over 9 hours, this trip is best split into two days. Consider departing from Lemmon Valley in the morning to cover about half the distance, allowing for a comfortable pace and a stop for fuel and a break. Veterans Memorial Highway will be your primary artery for the first part of your trip. Ensure you have ample fuel before departing, as the longest continuous stretch without a significant road change is 262.4 miles.
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 231.9 miles from Lemmon Valley, NV, or about 4h 43m 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 102 miles or 2h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 231.9 miles or 4h 43m 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 231.9 miles or 4h 43m
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 2m
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 Lemmon Valley, 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 Lemmon Valley, NV
Aim for roughly 232 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Boulder City, NV
Aim for roughly 232 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 102 miles from Lemmon Valley, 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 458.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
8 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 80: Sparks, Elko, Reno, Sacramento
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward I 80: Sparks, Elko, Reno, Sacramento
6
8.1 mi into trip|~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80: Sparks, Elko
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80: Sparks, Elko
5
26.2 mi into trip|~32m in
Take the exit toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
5
133.6 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Turn left onto US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
458.7 mi into trip|~9h 4m 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
$82.21 one way
$164.41 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg162 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$88.03
$176.06
premium
$5.04
$92.09
$184.17
diesel
$4.80
$87.59
$175.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 162.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
139.2
1
$48.71
$22.27
Efficient EV
116
1
$40.59
$18.56
EV Truck/SUV
185.6
2
$64.95
$29.69
Gas CO2
162 kg
EV CO2
54 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Lemmon Valley, NV
Evening
in Lemmon Valley on Saturday
Local time
6:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
SW 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:41PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:39PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Destination
Boulder City, NV
Evening
in Boulder City on Saturday
Local time
6:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
104°F
Sunny
SSE 15 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:41PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:39PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
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
14 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 14m 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
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 415.9
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 463.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route spends 89% of its mileage on surface roads, with only 11% on highways. You'll encounter the longest stretch of 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect to transition from highway driving to surface roads roughly around the 50-mile mark, and then back to highway driving later in the trip.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
41 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 8 miles in.
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 24 significant decision points across 463.9 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 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,015 ft2,372 ft
Total Climb
1,896 ft
Total Descent
4,342 ft
Highest Point
5,015 ft
~33.1 mi in
Elevation Range
2,642 ft
Notable High Points
5,015 ft at ~33.1 miles+60 ft prominence
4,765 ft at ~198.8 miles+235 ft prominence
4,997 ft at ~265.1 miles+645 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lemmon Valley, NV to Boulder City, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.
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 232 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 12 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 12 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 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 9.2 hours each way, a round trip means 18.5 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.
