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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.72 mi
01h 33m
Flight
57.89 mi
93.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.89 mi
Kilometers
93.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.72 mi
Kilometers
126.68 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laughlin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM PDT
Return by in Boulder City
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boulder City
2026-04-23T02:07
Arrive Laughlin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boulder City
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Henderson
NV

The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

From Boulder City
39.4 mi
00h 46m
To Laughlin
39.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    54 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue G

    99 m · 16 sec · Avenue G

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Arizona Street

    1331 ft · 59 sec · Arizona Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Nevada Way

    1 km · 2 min · Nevada Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Boulder City Parkway

    3005 ft · 1 min · Boulder City Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Boulder City Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Boulder City Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Searchlight

    1621 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    55.1 mi · 58 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Laughlin Highway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Laughlin Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    660 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Laughlin Civic Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Laughlin Civic Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Casino Drive

    671 ft · 20 sec · South Casino Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right

    36 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    877 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto B Street

    1238 ft · 2 min · B Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    71 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder City and Laughlin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
55.1 mi · 70%
Laughlin Highway
18.4 mi · 23%
Boulder City Parkway
2.55 mi · 3%
Laughlin Civic Drive
0.8 mi · 1%
Nevada Way
0.65 mi · 1%
Searchlight
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
57.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 46m from Boulder City
Leave By
3:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Henderson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.

BUS

Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada

16 mi away
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd
BUS

Las Vegas, NV

17 mi away
6675 Gilespie Street
BUS

Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada

21 mi away
200 South Main St.
BUS

Laughlin, Nevada

105 mi away
2121 S. Casino Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boulder City and Laughlin. Straight-line distance: 57.89 mi (93.16 km).

Boulder City

#1 Boulder City

City in Clark County, Nevada

Population16,207
Coordinates35.9785900, -114.8324900
Altitude765
CountryUnited States
Laughlin

#2 Laughlin

Census designated place

Population7,323
Coordinates35.1677800, -114.5730200
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Boulder City (-114.83249, 35.97859)
End: Laughlin (-114.57302, 35.16778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.51 L · about $13.76
Round trip
$27.53
5.56 gal · 21.02 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nevada · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boulder City and Laughlin. The current time is 02:07:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.