Trip from Spring Creek, NV to Boulder City, NV

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 59m

Distance

466.8 mi

751 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$83

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 52m ★

6 AM

9h 0m

8 AM

9h 16m

10 AM

9h 5m

12 PM

9h 4m

3 PM

9h 6m

5 PM

9h 15m

8 PM

8h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Spring Creek, NV

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city in Clark County, Nevada, United States

Boulder City, NV

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Trip Overview

This 522.9-mile journey from Spring Creek, Nevada, to Boulder City, Nevada, will take approximately 8 hours and 7 minutes of driving time. Given the duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip, allowing for a more relaxed pace and time to enjoy the scenery. You'll navigate using local roads like Glen Haven Drive, Spring Creek Parkway, and Lamoille Highway, with no significant highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $104. This route traverses the Mountain West region entirely, offering a consistent feel throughout your drive.

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

233.4 miles from Spring Creek, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Great Basin Highway	218.8 mi	4h 4m
Sunnyside Road	109.4 mi	2h 4m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	47.7 mi	44m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway	23.5 mi	26m
Purple Heart Highway	17.4 mi	20m
Las Vegas Freeway	13.4 mi	13m
Lamoille Highway	12.1 mi	17m
North Lamb Boulevard	6.8 mi	11m

Longest stretch: Great Basin Highway — 218.8 mi, about 4h 4m

Traffic on I-15

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~1,224 veh/hr typical · worst 1,587

Quietest

1 AM

~169 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.2×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 16 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 Spring Creek, NV and Boulder City, NV.

Start on Frisco Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Frisco Drive

Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive

Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Spring Creek Parkway

Turn right onto NV 227

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lamoille Highway

Enter roundabout onto NV 227

109 ft · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway

Continue on NV 227

10 mi · 14 min · Lamoille Highway

Turn right onto South 12th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South 12th Street

Turn right onto I 80 BUS

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Idaho Street

Turn left onto I 80 BUS

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Jennings Way

Take the ramp onto I 80 BUS

0.4 mi · 24 sec · I 80 BUS

Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City

Merge onto I 80

48 mi · 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 352 Toward US 93: East Wells

Turn right onto US 93

78 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Great Basin Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 93

46 mi · 49 min · Great Basin Highway

Continue on US 93

1.6 mi · 4 min · North 4th Street

Continue on US 93

9.6 mi · 15 min · Great Basin Highway

Continue on US 93

1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street

Turn left onto US 50; US 93

0.8 mi · 1 min · Great Basin Boulevard

Turn right onto US 6

0.5 mi · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard

Continue on US 6

24 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Turn left onto NV 318

11 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

Continue on NV 318

1.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on NV 318

99 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

Turn right onto US 93

85 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Great Basin Highway

Take the exit onto US 93

0.4 mi · 54 sec · US 93

Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas

Merge onto I 15; US 93

13 mi · 13 min · Las Vegas Freeway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 50 Toward Lamb Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Exit 50 Toward Lamb Boulevard South Use the left lane.

Continue on NV 610

6.8 mi · 11 min · North Lamb Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn straight

196 ft · 9 sec

Toward NV 159: East Charleston Boulevard

Turn straight onto NV 159

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Charleston Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

0.5 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix Use the left / uturn lanes.

Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95

17 mi · 20 min · Purple Heart Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Continue on US 93 BUS

0.6 mi · 1 min · Boulder City Parkway

Continue on Nevada Way

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nevada Way

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Arizona Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Arizona Street

Turn left

98 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 522.9-mile drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Plan to depart in the morning to maximize daylight hours for your first leg. With 2 planned stops, ensure you're taking breaks every couple of hours to stretch and refuel. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $104 estimated cost suggests you'll need to refuel strategically, especially given the lack of highway services. A specific tip for this route is to confirm your route on Glen Haven Drive and Spring Creek Parkway before departing, as local road conditions can vary.

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 233.4 miles from Spring Creek, NV, or about 4h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.8 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 103 miles or 1h 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 233.4 miles or 4h 28m 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 233.4 miles or 4h 28m

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 7h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boulder City, NV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Spring Creek, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Spring Creek, NV

Aim for roughly 233 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Boulder City, NV

Aim for roughly 233 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 103 miles from Spring Creek, 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 Great Basin Highway for about 218.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designate place in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Alamo, NV

233 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Alamo, NV

Overnight Options

Night 1

Alamo, NV

233 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Alamo, NV after about 233 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Wells, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 103 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ely, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 233.4 miles from Spring Creek, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Great Basin Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 218.8 miles.

Overnight split

Historic Railroad Hiking Trail

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Boulder City, Nevada

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17022938990

Visit website

Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Boulder City, Nevada

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18004553490

Visit website

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 64.1 and 461.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward US 93: East Wells

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 352 Toward US 93: East Wells

435.7 mi into trip | ~8h 15m in

Take the exit toward Lamb Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 50 Toward Lamb Boulevard

436 mi into trip | ~8h 16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Lamb Boulevard South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 50 Toward Lamb Boulevard South

443.7 mi into trip | ~8h 28m 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 left / uturn lanes. Toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Bo...

461.6 mi into trip | ~8h 49m 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

$82.72 one way

$165.44 round trip

$4.50/gal 25.4 MPG avg 163 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.82	$88.58	$177.16
premium	$5.04	$92.66	$185.32
diesel	$4.80	$88.14	$176.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$83

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$213–$323

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 163.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	140	1	$49.01	$22.41
Efficient EV	116.7	1	$40.85	$18.67
EV Truck/SUV	186.7	2	$65.35	$29.88

Gas CO2

163 kg

EV CO2

55 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 Jul 16, 2026

Origin

Spring Creek, NV

Evening in Spring Creek on Saturday

Local time

7:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

93°F

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 0 to 5 mph 24% chance Live 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

7:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

104°F

Sunny

SSE 15 mph 8% chance Live 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

96°F

Alamo, NV

233 mi in

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

11 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

8h 59m 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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 434.6

Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.

View on nps.gov

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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 466.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that primarily utilizes local roads, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll likely experience a more varied driving experience, potentially with lower speed limits and more turns than a typical interstate trip. While the longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, the overall 8-hour duration suggests you'll be on the road for extended periods. The journey progresses through Nevada, offering a consistent landscape without major shifts in road type, emphasizing a steady travel experience.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 218.8 mi on Great Basin Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 64.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

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 466.8 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 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 435.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 436 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

6,370 ft 2,024 ft

Total Climb

1,626 ft

Total Descent

4,754 ft

Highest Point

6,370 ft

~200 mi in

Elevation Range

4,346 ft

Notable High Points

5,988 ft at ~100 miles +103 ft prominence

6,370 ft at ~200 miles +290 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 Spring Creek, NV to Boulder City, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Lamb Boulevard South along the way.

Lamb Boulevard South

436 mi in | ~8h 16m

About the Cities

Arriving in Boulder City, NV

Full guide →

Founded 1931

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

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Solo Traveler

8h 59m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 218.8 miles on Great Basin 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 233 miles on day one.

Yes — we found about 16 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 16 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.

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 9.0 hours each way, a round trip means 18.0 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.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-15

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Rest Area

Rest Area

Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Railroad Pass Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

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Petro Stopping Centers

Rest Area

Nevada Welcome Center

Pilot Travel Center

Wilbur Square

Nevada Northern Railway Museum

Hemenway Park

Tom Devlin's Monster Museum

Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City

Boulder City Urban Pond

Historic Railroad Hiking Trail

Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Spring Creek, NV

Boulder City, NV

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 59m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Boulder City, NV

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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