The drive from West Wendover, NV to Boulder City, NV covers 384.5 miles and takes about 7h 27m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 93 ALT, Sunnyside Road, Great Basin Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 118.1 miles on US 93 ALT.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $76.60 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
192.2 miles from West Wendover, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 43m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 27m. Total distance: 384.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 27m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from West Wendover, NV to Boulder City, NV covers 384.5 miles and takes about 7h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 93 ALT is the longest continuous segment at about 118.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 339.6 miles in near US 93.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 384.5 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 339.6 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 353.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 353.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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339.6 mi into trip|~6h 29m in|US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
7
353.4 mi into trip|~6h 43m in
Take the exit toward Lamb Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50
Toward Lamb Boulevard
9
353.7 mi into trip|~6h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Lamb Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 50
Toward Lamb Boulevard South
7
361.4 mi into trip|~6h 57m in
Turn left toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / uturn lanes.
Toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Bo...
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379.3 mi into trip|~7h 17m 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 West Wendover, NV and Boulder City, NV, road signs point toward Lamb Boulevard South, Kingman and Phoenix.
Lamb Boulevard South
353.7 mi in|~6h 44m
Kingman
361.4 mi in|~6h 57m
Phoenix
361.4 mi in|~6h 57m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 93 ALT
118.1 mi
2h 17m
Sunnyside Road
109.4 mi
2h 4m
Great Basin Highway
85 mi
1h 34m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi
26m
Purple Heart Highway
17.4 mi
20m
Las Vegas Freeway
13.4 mi
13m
North Lamb Boulevard
6.8 mi
11m
Boulder City Parkway
4.3 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 93 ALT
— 118.1 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Wendover, NV and Boulder City, NV.
1
Start on Wendover Boulevard
1.0 mi·2 min·Wendover Boulevard
2
Turn right onto US 93 ALT
118 mi·2 hr 17 min·US 93 ALT
3
Turn left onto US 50; US 93
0.8 mi·1 min·Great Basin Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 6
0.5 mi·1 min·Veterans Boulevard
5
Continue on US 6
24 mi·26 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6
Turn left onto NV 318
11 mi·12 min·Sunnyside Road
7
Continue on NV 318
1.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
8
Continue on NV 318
99 mi·1 hr 52 min·Sunnyside Road
9
Turn right onto US 93
85 mi·1 hr 34 min·Great Basin Highway
10
Take the exit onto US 93
0.4 mi·54 sec·US 93
Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
11
Merge onto I 15; US 93
13 mi·13 min·Las Vegas Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 50Toward Lamb BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 50Toward Lamb Boulevard SouthUse the left lane.
14
Continue on NV 610
6.8 mi·11 min·North Lamb Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn straight
196 ft·9 sec
Toward NV 159: East Charleston Boulevard
16
Turn straight onto NV 159
0.6 mi·1 min·East Charleston Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left
0.5 mi·37 sec
Toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, PhoenixUse the left / uturn lanes.
18
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
17 mi·20 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS
3.7 mi·5 min·Boulder City Parkway
Exit 15BToward US 93 BUS South: Boulder City ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 93 BUS
0.6 mi·1 min·Boulder City Parkway
21
Continue on Nevada Way
0.7 mi·1 min·Nevada Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Arizona Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Arizona Street
23
Turn left
98 ft·7 sec
24
Arrive at 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 192.2 miles from West Wendover, NV, or about 3h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.1 miles.
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 85 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.2 miles or 3h 43m 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 12m
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 West Wendover, 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 West Wendover, NV
This is one driving day of about 384.5 miles and 7h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from West Wendover, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 93 ALT for about 118.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 192.2 mi from West Wendover, NV
· 3h 43m into the drive
The midpoint is around 192.2 miles from West Wendover, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US 93 ALT if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.1 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing enviro...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 357.9
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
Experience outdoor thrills, striking landscapes, and brilliant blue waters. This year-round recreation area spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast reservoirs. Vis...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
$25
near mile 384.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$76.60 one way
$153.19 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg135 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$81.06
$162.13
premium
$5.59
$84.64
$169.27
diesel
$5.61
$84.89
$169.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$77
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
115.4
1
$40.37
$18.46
Efficient EV
96.1
1
$33.64
$15.38
EV Truck/SUV
153.8
1
$53.83
$24.61
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 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
West Wendover, NV
Afternoon
in West Wendover on Thursday
Local time
4:33 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Boulder City, NV
Afternoon
in Boulder City on Thursday
Local time
3:33 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
12 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 27m 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 West Wendover, NV to Boulder City, NV covers 384.5 miles and takes about 7h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 93 ALT, Sunnyside Road, Great Basin Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 192.2 miles from West Wendover, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $76.60 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 384.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 339.6 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 353.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 353.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between West Wendover, NV and Boulder City, NV, road signs point toward Lamb Boulevard South, Kingman and Phoenix.
