Origin
Boulder City, NV
Afternoon in Boulder City on Sunday
Local time
4:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boulder City, NV to Fallon, NV
Drive Time
7h 49m
Distance
401.1 mi
645 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$80
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 40m
★
6 AM
7h 49m
8 AM
8h 8m
10 AM
7h 56m
12 PM
7h 54m
3 PM
7h 57m
5 PM
8h 7m
8 PM
7h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boulder City, NV
Abhishek Navlakha
Fallon, NV
𝓢𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓮 𝓦𝓮𝓼𝓽 ™
Trip Overview
Spanning 401.1 miles, the journey from Boulder City to Fallon takes approximately 7 hours and 49 minutes of driving time. While technically possible as a long one-day haul, the route's demanding profile might make you consider breaking it up to keep your energy levels high. You will primarily navigate via the Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, and the Purple Heart Highway. Budget around $80 for fuel to cover the distance across these Mountain West regions. Since the entire trip stays within Nevada, you can expect a consistent, albeit long, high-desert driving experience. Weigh your tolerance for nearly eight hours behind the wheel before deciding if you want to push through in a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
200.5 miles from Boulder City, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention, as this is far from a monotonous interstate cruise. The entire 401.1-mile route consists of 100% highway driving, yet the road conditions shift significantly as you move between sections. You will tackle a substantial 299.3-mile stretch on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Because the route features technical local roads rather than straight, flat stretches, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel. The road’s personality is defined by its winding nature, ensuring that the drive remains engaging from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 299.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Avenue G.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 49m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Avenue G): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Arizona Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Nevada Way): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Avenue G
Turn left onto Avenue G
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Arizona Street
Turn right onto Arizona Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Nevada Way
Turn left onto Nevada Way
Navigation decision point
4
143.3 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
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US 95 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 95 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
260.3 mi into trip
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~5h 3m in
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US 6; US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 299.3 mi | 5h 33m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 38.9 mi | 44m |
| West Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Boulder City Parkway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| US 95 Truck | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Front Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| South Maine Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 299.3 mi, about 5h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder City, NV and Fallon, NV.
1
Start on this road
177 ft
·
19 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto Avenue G
324 ft
·
16 sec
·
Avenue G
3
Turn right onto Arizona Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Arizona Street
4
Turn left onto Nevada Way
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Nevada Way
5
Continue on Boulder City Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Boulder City Parkway
6
Continue on US 93 BUS
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boulder City Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 11; US 93; US 95
39 mi
·
44 min
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Purple Heart Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
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South 2nd Street
10
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
13
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Crook Avenue
14
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi
·
35 min
·
Silver Peak Road
16
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cinnabar Way
17
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Silver Peak Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
20
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymire Street
22
Continue on US 95
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
23
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 95 Truck
24
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 95 Truck
25
Merge onto US 95
70 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
27
Continue on South Maine Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Maine Street
28
Arrive at destination
South Maine Street
Trip Plan
To manage the 7h 49m duration effectively, plan for at least two dedicated stops to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route requires a significant fuel budget of $80, verify your vehicle's range before departing, especially when navigating the long 299.3-mile segment on the Veterans Memorial Highway. Departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and ensure you reach Fallon before dark. Given the turn-heavy nature of this drive, keep your pace steady and avoid rushing through the more technical sections. Prioritize these two stops early in your planning to keep your focus sharp throughout the entire trek.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 200.5 miles from Boulder City, NV, or about 3h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 299.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 88 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 200.5 miles or 3h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fallon, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Boulder City, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boulder City, NV
This is one driving day of about 401.1 miles and 7h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Boulder City, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 299.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 200.5 mi from Boulder City, NV · 3h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
201 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 200.5 miles from Boulder City, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 299.3 miles.
Arriving in Fallon, NV
The final approach into Fallon, NV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fallon, NV.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$79.83 one way
$159.65 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $84.29 | $168.59 |
| premium | $5.59 | $88.23 | $176.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $89.11 | $178.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 140.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.3 | 1 | $42.12 | $19.25 |
| Efficient EV | 100.3 | 1 | $35.10 | $16.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.4 | 2 | $56.15 | $25.67 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 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.
Destination
Fallon, NV
Afternoon in Fallon on Sunday
Local time
4:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live 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.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 49m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boulder City, NV to Fallon, NV covers 401.1 miles and takes about 7h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, Purple Heart Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 200.5 miles from Boulder City, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $79.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 49m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Avenue G): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Arizona Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Nevada Way): Navigation decision point.
The route from Boulder City, NV to Fallon, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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