Origin
Boulder City, NV
Morning in Boulder City on Thursday
Local time
10:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boulder City, NV to Sunrise Manor, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Sunrise Manor, NV
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Trip Overview
This short 27.7-mile drive from Boulder City, NV to Sunrise Manor, NV takes approximately 39 minutes and is ideal as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via Purple Heart Highway, Boulder City Parkway, and South Lamb Boulevard. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Mountain West region. There are no designated stops, making it a quick and efficient transit between these Nevada locations. Consider this a practical option for local travel without the need for overnight stays.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 39-minute, 27.7-mile trip. Only about 15% of the route utilizes highway sections, meaning you'll spend most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.6 miles along Purple Heart Highway. This suggests a driving experience that involves frequent adjustments and city-like conditions rather than open highway cruising. Be prepared for varied road conditions and potential traffic as you transition through different local thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Avenue G.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 27.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Avenue G
Turn left onto Avenue G
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Arizona Street
Turn right onto Arizona Street
Navigation decision point
7
22.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 72
Toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard
4
23.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
South Lamb Boulevard
Turn left onto South Lamb Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
27.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Highway | 17.6 mi | 20m |
| Boulder City Parkway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| South Lamb Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Nevada Way | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East Charleston Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Alto Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Arizona Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Avenue G | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Highway
— 17.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder City, NV and Sunrise Manor, NV.
1
Start on this road
177 ft
·
19 sec
·
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
·
Boulder City Parkway
6
Continue on US 93 BUS
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boulder City Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 11; US 93; US 95
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 72
Toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto NV 159
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Charleston Boulevard
10
Turn left onto South Lamb Boulevard
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Lamb Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Alto Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alto Avenue
12
Turn left
90 ft
·
11 sec
13
Turn left
126 ft
·
9 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Sunrise Manor, NV
Morning in Sunrise Manor on Thursday
Local time
10:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
20 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
39m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boulder City, NV to Sunrise Manor, NV covers 27.7 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Highway, Boulder City Parkway, South Lamb Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 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 $5.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Boulder City, NV to Sunrise Manor, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
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