How far is Boulder City, NV from West Wendover, NV?
The driving distance from Boulder City, NV to West Wendover, NV is about 384.6 miles (618.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 331.5 miles (533.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 56m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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City in Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boulder City and West Wendover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder City and West Wendover.
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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
3.6 mi · 5 min · Boulder City Parkway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
17.6 mi · 20 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard
1623 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto East Charleston Boulevard
3115 ft · 1 min · East Charleston Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Lamb Boulevard
6.8 mi · 11 min · South Lamb Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
13.5 mi · 14 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sunnyside Road
10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Veterans Boulevard
2510 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Aultman Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
105.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto Wendover Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Wendover Boulevard
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Continue on Wendover Boulevard
107 m · 12 sec · Wendover Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wendover Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder City and West Wendover.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Great Basin Highway
Continue on Great Basin Highway
105 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Boulder City and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near West Wendover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boulder City to West Wendover?
The road trip is about 384.6 miles (618.9 km) and usually takes 07h 28m 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?
Caliente is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.4 miles from Boulder City and 192.1 miles from West Wendover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 331.5 miles (533.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 $67.19 one way or $134.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Boulder City and West Wendover, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boulder City and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near West Wendover.
Stop Ideas Near Caliente
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 Caliente.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boulder City and West Wendover. Straight-line distance: 331.48 mi (533.46 km).
#1 Boulder City
City in Clark County, Nevada
| Population | 16,207 |
| Coordinates | 35.9785900, -114.8324900 |
| Altitude | 765 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Wendover
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 4,268 |
| Coordinates | 40.7391000, -114.0733500 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Wendover (-114.07335, 40.7391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 619 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 47m |
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 | $67.19 | $134.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $72.44 | $144.87 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $75.53 | $151.06 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $86.39 | $172.77 |
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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