Origin
Boulder City, NV
Night in Boulder City on Wednesday
Local time
9:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boulder City, NV to Reno, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9h 5m
Distance
457.3 mi
736 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$91
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 57m
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6 AM
9h 5m
8 AM
9h 22m
10 AM
9h 11m
12 PM
9h 10m
3 PM
9h 12m
5 PM
9h 21m
8 PM
9h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boulder City, NV
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Reno, NV
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Trip Overview
This 457.3-mile journey from Boulder City, NV to Reno, NV will take approximately 9 hours and 5 minutes of driving time. Given its duration, this trip is best split over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with some sections on Silver Peak Road contributing to the overall driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $91. As you travel within the Mountain West region of Nevada, expect a local drive with numerous turns. This route is not ideal for a single-day excursion.
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
228.7 miles from Boulder City, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a 'turn-heavy local drive' with only 16% of the route on highways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a more consistent driving segment before transitioning to other roads. The remaining portions will involve more frequent turns and potentially varied road conditions as you move through different local routes like US 95 ALT and Silver Peak Road. Be prepared for a less predictable driving rhythm compared to a pure interstate trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 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 262.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Avenue G.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 457.3 miles you will encounter 23 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 (Avenue G): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Arizona Street): Navigation decision point; at 143.3 miles (US 95 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 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
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
5
456.5 mi into trip
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~9h 2m in
Take the exit toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 13
Toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.3 mi | 4h 50m |
| US 95 ALT | 50 mi | 58m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 38.9 mi | 44m |
| USA Parkway | 19.6 mi | 30m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| West Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Boulder City Parkway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder City, NV and Reno, 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
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Avenue G
3
Turn right onto Arizona Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
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Arizona Street
4
Turn left onto Nevada Way
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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Nevada Way
5
Continue on Boulder City Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulder City Parkway
6
Continue on US 93 BUS
3.6 mi
·
4 min
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Boulder City Parkway
Use the 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 straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the 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
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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
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 95 ALT
27
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
28
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 95 ALT
29
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
30
Turn right onto US 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
31
Enter roundabout onto NV 439
267 ft
·
3 sec
·
USA Parkway
32
Continue on NV 439
20 mi
·
30 min
·
USA Parkway
33
Merge onto I 80
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
35
Continue on East 8th Street
400 ft
·
18 sec
·
East 8th Street
36
Turn left onto US 395 BUS
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Virginia Street
37
Turn left onto East 4th Street
202 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 4th Street
38
Turn right
171 ft
·
11 sec
39
Turn right
105 ft
·
7 sec
40
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a 9-hour drive time, planning for an overnight stop is highly recommended to make this trip enjoyable. Consider breaking the journey roughly in half to avoid fatigue. The longest stretch, 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, might be a good candidate for a substantial portion of your first day's driving. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the less-trafficked local roads, and plan your refueling stops accordingly. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight hours for navigating the turn-heavy sections.
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 228.7 miles from Boulder City, NV, or about 4h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.3 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 101 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 228.7 miles or 4h 25m 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 228.7 miles or 4h 25m
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 Reno, 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.
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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 Boulder City, NV
Aim for roughly 229 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Reno, NV
Aim for roughly 229 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 miles from Boulder City, 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 262.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 228.7 mi from Boulder City, NV · 4h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
229 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 Lone Pine, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
229 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lone Pine, CA after about 229 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 101 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 228.7 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 262.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 229 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Reno, NV
The final approach into Reno, 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 Reno, NV.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Reno, NV with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$91.10 one way
$182.20 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
160 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $96.41 | $192.82 |
| premium | $5.59 | $100.66 | $201.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $100.97 | $201.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$91
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$221–$331
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 160 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 137.2 | 1 | $48.02 | $21.95 |
| Efficient EV | 114.3 | 1 | $40.01 | $18.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 182.9 | 2 | $64.02 | $29.27 |
Gas CO2
160 kg
EV CO2
54 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
Reno, NV
Night in Reno on Wednesday
Local time
9:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°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.
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
21 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
9h 5m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boulder City, NV to Reno, NV covers 457.3 miles and takes about 9h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 95 ALT, Silver Peak Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 229 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 228.7 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 $91.10 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 457.3 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Avenue G): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Arizona Street): Navigation decision point; at 143.3 miles (US 95 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Boulder City, NV to Reno, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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