Origin
North Las Vegas, NV
Night in North Las Vegas on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Las Vegas, NV to Boulder City, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Las Vegas, NV
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Boulder City, NV
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Trip Overview
North Las Vegas to Boulder City is 27 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Purple Heart Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Nevada, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than an interstate cruise. With only 1 day recommended, this trip is perfect for a quick excursion or a day trip. The relatively low mileage and short duration mean you won't be spending all day in the car.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Highway | 19.3 mi | 22m |
| Boulder City Parkway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| North Eastern Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Nevada Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Civic Center Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Arizona Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Constitution Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Highway
— 19.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Las Vegas, NV and Boulder City, NV.
1
Start on this road
261 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Constitution Way
3
Turn left onto Civic Center Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Civic Center Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on North Eastern Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Eastern Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Boulder City Parkway
Exit 15B
Toward US 93 BUS South: Boulder City Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 93 BUS
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulder City Parkway
9
Continue on Nevada Way
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nevada Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Arizona Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Arizona Street
11
Turn left
98 ft
·
7 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Constitution Way
At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Bo...
5
2.5 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.9 mi into trip
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~28m 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
5
27 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.76 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Boulder City, NV
Night in Boulder City on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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,' suggesting you'll be navigating through towns and making frequent turns rather than cruising on a highway. While only 16% of the drive is on highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 19.3 miles on Purple Heart Highway. This means much of your journey will involve more active driving, potentially with varying speed limits and local traffic. Be prepared for a less predictable driving experience compared to a pure interstate route.
Only 16% 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: 19.3 mi on Purple Heart Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Constitution Way.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 27 miles you will encounter 7 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 (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Las Vegas, NV and Boulder City, NV, road signs point toward Kingman and Phoenix.
Kingman
2.3 mi in
|
~5m
Phoenix
2.3 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.3 miles on Purple Heart Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Boulder City, 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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