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Trip from Boulder City, NV to Ely, NV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 7m

Distance

264.2 mi

425 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 54m ★
6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 34m
10 AM
5h 17m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
4h 59m

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

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city in Clark County, Nevada, United States

Boulder City, NV

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city in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States

Ely, NV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Boulder City, NV to Ely, NV covers 264.2 miles and takes about 5h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sunnyside Road, Great Basin Highway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109.4 miles on Sunnyside Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

132.1 miles from Boulder City, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 7m. Total distance: 264.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 7m drive with frequent turns across 264.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunnyside Road is the longest continuous segment at about 109.4 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 Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 16 key points

These 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
5
30.9 mi into trip | ~43m in | I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway

Merge onto I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
44.4 mi into trip | ~57m in | US 93

Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93 North: Ely

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 64 Toward US 93 North: Ely

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sunnyside Road 109.4 mi 2h 4m
Great Basin Highway 85.2 mi 1h 35m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 22.2 mi 24m
Purple Heart Highway 17.6 mi 20m
Las Vegas Freeway 13.5 mi 14m
South Lamb Boulevard 6.8 mi 11m
Boulder City Parkway 4.2 mi 6m
Main Street 1.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Sunnyside Road — 109.4 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boulder City, NV and Ely, 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

6.8 mi · 11 min · South Lamb Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
12

Merge onto I 15; US 93

14 mi · 14 min · Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto US 93

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 93
Exit 64 Toward US 93 North: Ely Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on US 93

85 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway
15

Turn left onto NV 318

99 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road
16

Continue on NV 318

1.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
17

Continue on NV 318

11 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road
18

At end of road, turn right onto US 6

22 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
19

Turn left onto 6768

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Murry Street
20

Continue on 6768

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mill Street
21

Turn right onto Weber Avenue

255 ft · 16 sec · Weber Avenue
22

Turn left onto Murry Street

360 ft · 17 sec · Murry Street
23

Turn right onto Hayes Street

296 ft · 13 sec · Hayes Street
24

Turn left onto 6769

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Campton Street
25

Arrive at destination

6769

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.1 miles from Boulder City, NV, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.4 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 58 miles or 1h 13m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 132.1 miles or 2h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ely, 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.

+

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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Boulder City, NV

This is one driving day of about 264.2 miles and 5h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Boulder City, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Sunnyside Road for about 109.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 132.1 mi from Boulder City, NV · 2h 35m into the drive

census-designate place in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alamo, NV

132 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

Alamo, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alamo, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.1 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 Sunnyside Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.4 miles.

Arriving in Ely, NV

The final approach into Ely, 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 Ely, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

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...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 27.3
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
View on nps.gov
Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour $25
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$52.63 one way

$105.26 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $55.70 $111.40
premium $5.59 $58.16 $116.31
diesel $5.61 $58.33 $116.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 79.3 0 $27.74 $12.68
Efficient EV 66.1 0 $23.12 $10.57
EV Truck/SUV 105.7 1 $36.99 $16.91

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

7:50 AM

PDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ely, NV

Morning in Ely on Saturday

Local time

7:50 AM

PDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

Alamo, NV

132 mi in

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

24 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

5h 7m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Ely, NV covers 264.2 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Sunnyside Road, Great Basin Highway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 132.1 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 $52.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 Ely, 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.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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