Origin
Indian Hills, NV
Morning in Indian Hills on Saturday
Local time
10:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 2m
Distance
455.1 mi
732 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$91
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indian Hills, NV
Aibek Skakov
Boulder City, NV
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The drive from Indian Hills, NV to Boulder City, NV covers 455.1 miles and takes about 9h 2m 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, Silver Peak Road, Purple Heart Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $90.66 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
227.6 miles from Indian Hills, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 37m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.4 mi | 4h 50m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 38.8 mi | 44m |
| US 95 ALT | 26.7 mi | 32m |
| North Main Street | 23.3 mi | 25m |
| California Emigrant Trail | 17.6 mi | 21m |
| Lincoln Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| East Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills, NV and Boulder City, NV.
Start on James Lee Park Road
Turn left onto Vista Grande Boulevard
Turn right onto Mica Drive
Turn left onto US 395
Take the exit onto US 395
Merge onto I 580; US 50; US 395
Take the exit onto US 50
Continue on US 50
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
Merge onto US 50
Continue on US 50
Continue on US 50
Turn right onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
Merge onto US 95 ALT
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
At end of road, turn right onto US 95
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Turn right onto NV 265
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
Continue on 3457
Turn right onto US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Turn left onto US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on I 11; US 95
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS
Continue on US 93 BUS
Continue on Nevada Way
Turn right onto Arizona Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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.
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 100 miles or 2h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 227.6 miles or 4h 37m 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 227.6 miles or 4h 37m
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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boulder City, NV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Indian Hills, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 Indian Hills, NV
Aim for roughly 228 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Boulder City, NV
Aim for roughly 228 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
228 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 Big Pine, CANight 1
228 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Pine, CA after about 228 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 102 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 231.7 miles from Indian Hills, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 449.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit onto US 395 toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 50 / East William Street toward Dayton, Fallon
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS / Boulder City Parkway toward US 93 BUS South: Boulder City Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$90.66 one way
$181.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $95.95 | $191.89 |
| premium | $5.59 | $100.18 | $200.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $100.48 | $200.96 |
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: 159.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 136.5 | 1 | $47.79 | $21.84 |
| Efficient EV | 113.8 | 1 | $39.82 | $18.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 182 | 2 | $63.71 | $29.13 |
Gas CO2
159 kg
EV CO2
53 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Indian Hills on Saturday
Local time
10:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Boulder City on Saturday
Local time
10:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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Expect a 9h 2m drive with frequent turns across 455.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 395.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 455.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Solo Traveler
9h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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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