How far is Boulder City, NV from Reno, NV?

The driving distance from Boulder City, NV to Reno, NV is about 470.4 miles (757.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 366.3 miles (589.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
470.43 mi
07h 33m
Flight
366.29 mi
589.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
366.29 mi
Kilometers
589.48 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
470.43 mi
Kilometers
757.09 km
Drive Time
07h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reno
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM PDT
Return by in Boulder City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boulder City
2026-04-22T15:04
Arrive Reno
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:33 PM to 3:03 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boulder City
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Boulder City
228.6 mi
03h 46m
To Reno
241.8 mi
03h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boulder City and Reno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boulder City and Reno.

  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

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Boulder City Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    38.9 mi · 45 min · Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    24.9 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.4 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    99 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 26 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

  30. 30

    Turn right onto California Emigrant Trail

    1.5 km · 1 min · California Emigrant Trail

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward USA Parkway

    81 m · 4 sec · USA Parkway

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto USA Parkway

    19.6 mi · 30 min · USA Parkway

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno

    1273 ft · 46 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on East 8th Street

    122 m · 18 sec · East 8th Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Virginia Street

    1920 ft · 1 min · North Virginia Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    62 m · 9 sec · East 4th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right

    52 m · 12 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right

    32 m · 8 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
264 mi · 56%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 10%
Purple Heart Highway
38.9 mi · 8%
USA Parkway
19.6 mi · 4%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi · 4%
West Main Street
6.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

99.1 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104.1 mi
366.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
03h 46m from Boulder City
Leave By
8:54 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boulder City and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Reno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boulder City to Reno?

The road trip is about 470.4 miles (757.1 km) and usually takes 07h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.6 miles from Boulder City and 241.8 miles from Reno.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 366.3 miles (589.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $82.19 one way or $164.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boulder City and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Reno.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boulder City and Reno. Straight-line distance: 366.29 mi (589.48 km).

Boulder City

#1 Boulder City

City in Clark County, Nevada

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

#2 Reno

The second most populous city in Nevada.

Population259,290
Coordinates39.5296300, -119.8138000
Altitude1373
CountryUnited States
Start: (-114.832694, 35.978579)
End: North Virginia Street (-119.814139, 39.529564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 757 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.6 gal
62.84 L · about $82.19
Round trip
$164.37
33.2 gal · 125.68 L
Estimated CO2
147.5 kg one way
Round trip: 295 kg / 650 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $82.19 $164.37
Mid-grade $5.34 $88.61 $177.22
Premium $5.57 $92.40 $184.79
Diesel $6.37 $105.68 $211.35

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Boulder City and Reno. The current time is 15:04:03.

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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.