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Trip from Johnson Lane, NV to Boulder City, NV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

7h 41m

Distance

461.7 mi

743 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$92

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
7h 32m ★
6 AM
7h 42m
8 AM
8h 1m
10 AM
7h 48m
12 PM
7h 46m
3 PM
7h 49m
5 PM
8h 0m
8 PM
7h 36m

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

Downtown Johnson Lane, NV, NV

Johnson Lane, NV

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city in Clark County, Nevada, United States

Boulder City, NV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Johnson Lane, NV to Boulder City, NV covers 461.7 miles and takes about 7h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Squires Street, Stephanie Way, East Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $91.98 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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

230.9 miles from Johnson Lane, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 41m drive with frequent turns across 461.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Squires Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 41m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Johnson Lane, NV to Boulder City, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Squires Street
Stephanie Way
East Valley Road
Johnson Lane
Fremont Street
Fish Springs Road
Pinenut Road
Muller Parkway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Squires Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson Lane, NV and Boulder City, NV.

1

Start on High Pointe Court

0.2 mi · 42 sec · High Pointe Court
2

Turn right onto Squires Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Squires Street
3

Turn left onto Stephanie Way

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Stephanie Way
4

Turn right onto East Valley Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Valley Road
5

Turn left onto Johnson Lane

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Johnson Lane
6

Turn right onto Fremont Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Fremont Street
7

Continue on East Valley Road

4.9 mi · 8 min · East Valley Road
8

At the end of the road, turn left onto Fish Springs Road

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Fish Springs Road
9

Turn right onto East Valley Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Valley Road
10

At the end of the road, turn right onto Pinenut Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Pinenut Road
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Muller Parkway

226 ft · 5 sec · Muller Parkway
12

Exit the roundabout onto Muller Parkway

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Muller Parkway
13

Turn left onto Main Street

16 mi · 21 min · Main Street
14

Turn left

16 mi · 23 min
15

Turn straight

8.4 mi · 12 min
16

Keep left to continue on Topaz Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Topaz Road
17

Turn straight onto Nordyke Road

11 mi · 15 min · Nordyke Road
18

Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue
19

Turn left onto North Main Street

23 mi · 25 min · North Main Street
20

At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

33 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
21

Turn left onto Freedom Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Freedom Road
22

At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

24 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
23

Continue on Plymire Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Plymire Street
24

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
25

Continue on Front Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
26

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
27

Turn right onto Silver Peak Road

21 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
28

Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way
29

Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

17 mi · 23 min · Silver Peak Road
30

Continue on Silver Peak Road

7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road
31

Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
32

Continue on West Crook Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Crook Avenue
33

Continue on South Sundog Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
34

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
35

Continue on East Main Street

6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
36

Turn left onto South 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · South 2nd Street
37

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
38

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

39 mi · 44 min · Purple Heart Highway
39

Keep slight right to continue on Boulder City Parkway

3.7 mi · 5 min · Boulder City Parkway
40

Continue on Boulder City Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Boulder City Parkway
41

Continue on Nevada Way

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nevada Way
42

Turn right onto Arizona Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Arizona Street
43

Turn left

98 ft · 7 sec
44

Arrive at your 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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 230.9 miles from Johnson Lane, NV, or about 3h 50m into the drive.

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 102 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 230.9 miles or 3h 50m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boulder City, NV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Johnson Lane, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Johnson Lane, NV

This is one driving day of about 461.7 miles and 7h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 102 miles from Johnson Lane, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 230.9 mi from Johnson Lane, NV · 3h 50m into the drive

census-designated place in Inyo County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lone Pine, CA

231 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

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 102 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lone Pine, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 230.9 miles from Johnson Lane, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Boulder City, NV

The final approach into Boulder City, 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 Boulder City, NV.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$91.98 one way

$183.95 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 162 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $97.34 $194.68
premium $5.59 $101.63 $203.26
diesel $5.61 $101.94 $203.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$92

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$117–$142

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 161.5 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 138.5 1 $48.48 $22.16
Efficient EV 115.4 1 $40.40 $18.47
EV Truck/SUV 184.7 2 $64.64 $29.55

Gas CO2

162 kg

EV CO2

54 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Johnson Lane, NV

Night in Johnson Lane on Wednesday

Local time

10:25 PM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boulder City, NV

Night in Boulder City on Wednesday

Local time

10:25 PM

PDT

Current temp

77°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.

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

43 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 41m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Johnson Lane, NV to Boulder City, NV covers 461.7 miles and takes about 7h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Squires Street, Stephanie Way, East Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 230.9 miles from Johnson Lane, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $91.98 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 7h 41m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Johnson Lane, NV to Boulder City, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Johnson Lane, NV to Boulder City, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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