Trip from Spring Valley, NV to Boulder City, NV

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Bruce Woodbury Beltway, Purple Heart Highway, Boulder City Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from Spring Valley, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Spring Valley, NV to Boulder City, NV?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

43m

Distance

30.8 mi

50 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 40m ★

6 AM

0h 43m

8 AM

0h 50m

10 AM

0h 46m

12 PM

0h 45m

3 PM

0h 46m

5 PM

0h 50m

8 PM

0h 41m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spring Valley, NV to Boulder City, NV covers 30.8 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bruce Woodbury Beltway, Purple Heart Highway, Boulder City Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14 miles on Bruce Woodbury Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.14 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 30.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Bruce Woodbury Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 14 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 0.2 miles in near West Spring Valley Parkway North.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 30.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Spring Valley Parkway North): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Spring Valley Parkway North

At end of road, turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard

Turn right onto NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

8

17.8 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 11 South, US 95 South, US 93 South: Boulder City, Las Vegas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1 Toward I 11 South, US 95 South, US 93 South: Bo...

9

17.9 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South, US 93 North, US 95 North: Boulder City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 1 Toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South, US...

8

25.6 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 93 BUS / Boulder City Parkway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 15B Toward US 93 BUS South: Boulder City Parkway

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Spring Valley, NV and Boulder City, NV, road signs point toward Cc 215 East, Cc 215 East: Henderson and Las Vegas.

Cc 215 East

3.4 mi in | ~6m | via Roy Horn Way

Cc 215 East: Henderson

3.5 mi in | ~6m

Las Vegas

17.8 mi in | ~23m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Bruce Woodbury Beltway	14 mi	16m
Purple Heart Highway	7.2 mi	8m
Boulder City Parkway	4.3 mi	6m
South Rainbow Boulevard	3.1 mi	5m
Nevada Way	0.7 mi	1m
Arizona Street	0.3 mi	1m
Verdugo Street	0.2 mi	<1m
West Spring Valley Parkway North	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Bruce Woodbury Beltway — 14 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, NV and Boulder City, NV.

1

Start on Verdugo Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Verdugo Street

2

At end of road, turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North

0.1 mi · 22 sec · West Spring Valley Parkway North

3

Turn right onto NV 595

3.1 mi · 5 min · South Rainbow Boulevard

Use the left lane.

4

Turn left onto Roy Horn Way

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Roy Horn Way

Toward CC 215 East Use the left / uturn lanes.

5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward CC 215 East: Henderson

6

Merge onto CC 215

14 mi · 16 min · Bruce Woodbury Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Exit 1 Toward I 11 South, US 95 South, US 93 South: Boulder City, Las Vegas Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Exit 1 Toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South, US 93 North, US 95 North: Boulder City Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

9

Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95

7.2 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS

3.7 mi · 5 min · Boulder City Parkway

Exit 15B Toward US 93 BUS South: Boulder City Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Continue on US 93 BUS

0.6 mi · 1 min · Boulder City Parkway

12

Continue on Nevada Way

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nevada Way

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

13

Turn right onto Arizona Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Arizona Street

14

Turn left

98 ft · 7 sec

15

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.14 one way

$12.27 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$6.49	$12.99
premium	$5.59	$6.78	$13.56
diesel	$5.61	$6.80	$13.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.2	$3.23	$1.48
Efficient EV	7.7	$2.70	$1.23
EV Truck/SUV	12.3	$4.31	$1.97

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

Spring Valley, NV

Afternoon in Spring Valley on Thursday

Local time

1:13 PM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boulder City, NV

Afternoon in Boulder City on Thursday

Local time

1:13 PM

PDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

21 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

43m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Spring Valley, NV to Boulder City, NV covers 30.8 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.