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Trip from Sunrise Manor, NV to Henderson, NV

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

16.3 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

census designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States

Sunrise Manor, NV

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Downtown Henderson, NV, NV

Henderson, NV

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Trip Overview

Sunrise Manor, NV to Henderson, NV is 16.3 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Purple Heart Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Nevada. The drive primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward connection between these two nearby communities. It's a quick hop that doesn't require extensive planning, perfect for a quick errand or connecting to other nearby routes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Purple Heart Highway 6.5 mi 7m
North Lamb Boulevard 3.5 mi 5m
North Boulder Highway 2.9 mi 5m
West Galleria Drive 1.1 mi 2m
East Charleston Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
Alto Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
South Boulder Highway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Purple Heart Highway — 6.5 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunrise Manor, NV and Henderson, NV.

1

Start on this road

126 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn right

90 ft · 9 sec
3

Turn right onto Alto Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Alto Avenue
4

Turn left onto North Lamb Boulevard

3.5 mi · 5 min · North Lamb Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5

Turn straight

196 ft · 9 sec
Toward NV 159: East Charleston Boulevard
6

Turn straight onto NV 159

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Charleston Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7

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.
8

Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95

6.5 mi · 7 min · Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 64B Toward Galleria Drive Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn left onto West Galleria Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Galleria Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Turn right onto North Boulder Highway

2.9 mi · 5 min · North Boulder Highway
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on South Boulder Highway

141 ft · 8 sec · South Boulder Highway
Use the left lane.
13

Arrive at destination

North Boulder Highway

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | North Lamb Boulevard

Turn left onto North Lamb Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
4.7 mi into trip | ~8m 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...
5
5.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | 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.
7
11.7 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward Galleria Drive

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 64B Toward Galleria Drive
5
13.3 mi into trip | ~19m in | North Boulder Highway

Turn right onto North Boulder Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.25 one way

$6.49 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $3.44 $6.87
premium $5.59 $3.59 $7.18
diesel $5.61 $3.60 $7.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 4.9 0 $1.71 $0.78
Efficient EV 4.1 0 $1.43 $0.65
EV Truck/SUV 6.5 0 $2.28 $1.04

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Sunrise Manor, NV

Late night in Sunrise Manor on Tuesday

Local time

3:46 AM

PDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Henderson, NV

Late night in Henderson on Tuesday

Local time

3:46 AM

PDT

Current temp

75°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

3 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?

This trip is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll encounter traffic and intersections throughout the 16.3-mile stretch. The longest continuous segment without a turn is 6.5 miles on Purple Heart Highway. Expect a steady pace with frequent stops and starts as you navigate through developed areas.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North Lamb Boulevard.

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 16.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.5 miles (North Lamb Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 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.

Between Sunrise Manor, NV and Henderson, NV, road signs point toward Kingman and Phoenix.

Kingman

4.7 mi in | ~8m

Phoenix

4.7 mi in | ~8m

About the Cities

Arriving in Henderson, NV

Full guide →

Henderson is the second largest city in Nevada. The border between Henderson and Las Vegas has become virtually nonexistent: one city butts up against the other. This article covers Henderson, and Las Vegas east of the Strip and south of the airport.

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.3 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.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.5 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 Henderson, 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: at 0.5 miles (North Lamb Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles (I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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