Origin
Spring Creek, NV
Afternoon in Spring Creek on Sunday
Local time
4:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Creek, NV to Boulder City, NV
Drive Time
8h 7m
Distance
522.9 mi
842 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$104
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 59m
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6 AM
8h 7m
8 AM
8h 24m
10 AM
8h 13m
12 PM
8h 11m
3 PM
8h 14m
5 PM
8h 23m
8 PM
8h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Creek, NV
Muhammethan ÇETİN
Boulder City, NV
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Spring Creek, NV to Boulder City, NV covers 522.9 miles and takes about 8h 7m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Glen Haven Drive, Spring Creek Parkway, Lamoille Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $104.07 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
261.5 miles from Spring Creek, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 522.9 miles and 8h 7m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Glen Haven Drive and Spring Creek Parkway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Glen Haven Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 8h 7m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. 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 8h 7m, 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 Spring Creek, NV to Boulder City, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Haven Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Creek Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lamoille Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Idaho Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Jennings Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Glen Haven Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek, NV and Boulder City, NV.
1
Start on Frisco Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
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Frisco Drive
2
Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Glen Haven Drive
3
Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Creek Parkway
4
Turn right onto Lamoille Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lamoille Highway
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lamoille Highway
6
Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Lamoille Highway
7
Turn right onto South 12th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 12th Street
8
Turn right onto East Idaho Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Idaho Street
9
Turn left onto East Jennings Way
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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East Jennings Way
10
Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
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I 80 East: Salt Lake City
11
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
48 mi
·
44 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 93: East Wells
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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US 93: East Wells
13
Turn right onto Great Basin Highway
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
Great Basin Highway
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Great Basin Highway
46 mi
·
49 min
·
Great Basin Highway
15
Continue on North 4th Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North 4th Street
16
Continue on Great Basin Highway
9.6 mi
·
15 min
·
Great Basin Highway
17
Continue on Aultman Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Aultman Street
18
Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Basin Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Boulevard
20
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21
Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Sunnyside Road
22
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
23
Continue on Sunnyside Road
99 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
·
Sunnyside Road
24
Turn right onto Great Basin Highway
85 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Great Basin Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
26
Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
27
Take the exit slight right toward Lamb Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lamb Boulevard
28
Keep slight left to continue on Lamb Boulevard South
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Lamb Boulevard South
29
Continue on North Lamb Boulevard
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
North Lamb Boulevard
30
Turn straight onto NV 159: East Charleston Boulevard
197 ft
·
9 sec
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NV 159: East Charleston Boulevard
31
Turn straight onto East Charleston Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Charleston Boulevard
32
Turn left onto I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
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I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix
33
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
34
Keep slight right to continue on Boulder City Parkway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Boulder City Parkway
35
Continue on Boulder City Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulder City Parkway
36
Continue on Nevada Way
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nevada Way
37
Turn right onto Arizona Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Arizona Street
38
Turn left
98 ft
·
7 sec
39
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.
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 261.5 miles from Spring Creek, NV, or about 4h 3m into the drive.
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 115 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 261.5 miles or 4h 3m 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 261.5 miles or 4h 3m
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 11m
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 Spring Creek, 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 Spring Creek, NV
Aim for roughly 261 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Boulder City, NV
Aim for roughly 261 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 115 miles from Spring Creek, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 261.5 mi from Spring Creek, NV · 4h 3m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
173 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
345 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 Las Vegas, NVOvernight Options
Night 1
261 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Caliente, NV after about 261 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 115 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 261.5 miles from Spring Creek, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 261 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Boulder City, NV with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$104.07 one way
$208.13 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
183 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $109.89 | $219.78 |
| premium | $5.59 | $115.02 | $230.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $116.17 | $232.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$104
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$234–$344
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 183 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 156.9 | 1 | $54.90 | $25.10 |
| Efficient EV | 130.7 | 1 | $45.75 | $20.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 209.2 | 2 | $73.21 | $33.47 |
Gas CO2
183 kg
EV CO2
61 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.
Destination
Boulder City, NV
Afternoon in Boulder City on Sunday
Local time
4:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
23 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
8h 7m 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 Spring Creek, NV to Boulder City, NV covers 522.9 miles and takes about 8h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Glen Haven Drive, Spring Creek Parkway, Lamoille Highway. 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 261 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 261.5 miles from Spring Creek, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $104.07 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 7m, 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 Spring Creek, NV to Boulder City, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spring Creek, NV to Boulder City, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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