How far is Boulder City, NV from Laughlin, NV?
The driving distance from Boulder City, NV to Laughlin, NV is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boulder City and Laughlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder City and Laughlin.
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Start on the route
54 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Avenue G
99 m · 16 sec · Avenue G
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Turn right onto Arizona Street
1331 ft · 59 sec · Arizona Street
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Turn left onto Nevada Way
1 km · 2 min · Nevada Way
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Continue on Boulder City Parkway
3005 ft · 1 min · Boulder City Parkway
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Continue on Boulder City Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Boulder City Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Searchlight
1621 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
55.1 mi · 58 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Laughlin Highway
18.3 mi · 21 min · Laughlin Highway
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Take the exit slight right
660 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Laughlin Civic Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Laughlin Civic Drive
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Turn right onto South Casino Drive
671 ft · 20 sec · South Casino Drive
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Turn right
36 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
877 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto B Street
1238 ft · 2 min · B Street
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Turn right
71 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder City and Laughlin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
55.1 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Boulder City and Sunny near Laughlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boulder City to Laughlin?
The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Boulder City and 39.3 miles from Laughlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boulder City and Sunny near Laughlin.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.
Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada
Laughlin, Nevada
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boulder City and Laughlin. Straight-line distance: 57.89 mi (93.16 km).
#1 Boulder City
City in Clark County, Nevada
| Population | 16,207 |
| Coordinates | 35.9785900, -114.8324900 |
| Altitude | 765 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laughlin
Census designated place
| Population | 7,323 |
| Coordinates | 35.1677800, -114.5730200 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laughlin (-114.57302, 35.16778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $13.76 | $27.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $14.84 | $29.68 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $15.47 | $30.95 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $17.70 | $35.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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