Drive Time
38m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
The drive from Sunrise Manor, NV to Boulder City, NV covers 28.1 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alto Avenue, North Lamb Boulevard, NV 159 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14 miles from Sunrise Manor, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 28.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sunrise Manor, NV to Boulder City, NV is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sunrise Manor, NV to Boulder City, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alto Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Lamb Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NV 159 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Charleston Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 11 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boulder City Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nevada Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Sunrise Manor, NV and Boulder City, NV.
Start on the route
Turn right
Turn right onto Alto Avenue
Turn left onto North Lamb Boulevard
Turn straight onto NV 159: East Charleston Boulevard
Turn straight onto East Charleston Boulevard
Turn left onto I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Boulder City Parkway
Continue on Boulder City Parkway
Continue on Nevada Way
Turn right onto Arizona Street
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 28.1 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boulder City, NV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Sunrise Manor, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sunrise Manor, NV
This is one driving day of about 28.1 miles and 38m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14 mi from Sunrise Manor, NV · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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.
A short stop after about 28.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 14 miles from Sunrise Manor, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$5.48 one way
$10.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $5.91 | $11.81 |
| premium | $5.57 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Sunrise Manor on Saturday
Local time
11:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Boulder City on Saturday
Local time
11:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Joshua Tree, CA
14 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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