The drive from Boulder City, NV to Battle Mountain, NV covers 442 miles and takes about 8h 22m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Tonopah-Austin Road, Battle Mountain Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 184.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $88.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
221 miles from Boulder City, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 22m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 22m drive with frequent turns across 442 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 184.2 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.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 22m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 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 143.3 miles (US 95 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Avenue G
Turn left onto Avenue G
Navigation decision point
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Arizona Street
Turn right onto Arizona Street
Navigation decision point
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143.3 mi into trip|~2h 44m in|US 95 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 95 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
341.6 mi into trip|~6h 25m in|US 50 / Lincoln Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 50 / Lincoln Highway
Navigation decision point
5
442 mi into trip|~8h 22m in|I 80 BUS; NV 304 / East Front Street
At end of road, turn right onto I 80 BUS; NV 304 / East Front Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
184.2 mi
3h 21m
Tonopah-Austin Road
99.8 mi
1h 48m
Battle Mountain Road
86.1 mi
1h 32m
Purple Heart Highway
38.9 mi
44m
Lincoln Highway
12.1 mi
18m
West Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.3 mi
6m
Boulder City Parkway
4.2 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 184.2 mi, about 3h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder City, NV and Battle Mountain, 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
39 mi·44 min·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·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
25 mi·28 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 95
0.8 mi·2 min·Erie Street
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
17
Turn straight onto US 6
5.3 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
18
Turn left onto NV 376
100 mi·1 hr 48 min·Tonopah-Austin Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 50
11 mi·17 min·Lincoln Highway
20
Continue on US 50
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
21
Continue on US 50
0.7 mi·1 min·Lincoln Highway
22
Turn right onto NV 305
86 mi·1 hr 32 min·Battle Mountain Road
23
Continue on NV 305
1.6 mi·3 min·Broad Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto I 80 BUS; NV 304
124 ft·7 sec·East Front Street
25
Turn left
65 ft·4 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 221 miles from Boulder City, NV, or about 4h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 184.2 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 97 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 221 miles or 4h 11m 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 221 miles or 4h 11m
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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Battle Mountain, 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 221 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Battle Mountain, NV
Aim for roughly 221 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 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 184.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 221 mi from Boulder City, NV
· 4h 11m into the drive
The midpoint is around 221 miles from Boulder City, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 184.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 221 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in Battle Mountain, NV
The final approach into Battle Mountain, 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 Battle Mountain, NV.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Battle Mountain, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
The HideAway | Restaurant & Bar
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Battle Mountain, Nevada
Near the end, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
$20 to $30
mile 442
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+17756355150
The HideAway | Restaurant & Bar
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
$20 to $30
mile 442
Battle Mountain, Nevada
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+17756355150
Seoul HotPot Korean Restaurant
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, short detour
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 31.6
Las Vegas, Nevada
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+17026863049
Kinderland Indoor Play and Cafe
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~10 min detour
4.1 mi from route
~10 min detour
Inexpensiv
mile 31.6
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 45.7
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$88.05 one way
$176.10 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg155 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$93.19
$186.37
premium
$5.59
$97.29
$194.58
diesel
$5.61
$97.59
$195.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$88
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$218–$328
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 154.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
8 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
ChargePoint Charging Station
Las Vegas, Nevada
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Las Vegas, Nevada
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Las Vegas, Nevada
Tesla
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Las Vegas, Nevada
Blink
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Las Vegas, Nevada
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Las Vegas, Nevada
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Las Vegas, Nevada
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Las Vegas, Nevada
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 5
Blink: 2
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
132.6
1
$46.41
$21.22
Efficient EV
110.5
1
$38.68
$17.68
EV Truck/SUV
176.8
2
$61.88
$28.29
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Boulder City, NV
Morning
in Boulder City on Saturday
Local time
8:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Battle Mountain, NV
Morning
in Battle Mountain on Saturday
Local time
8:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
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
8h 22m 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 Battle Mountain, NV covers 442 miles and takes about 8h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Tonopah-Austin Road, Battle Mountain 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 221 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 221 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 $88.05 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 8h 22m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 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 143.3 miles (US 95 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Boulder City, NV to Battle Mountain, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
