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

The driving distance from Fernley, NV to Boulder City, NV is about 439.5 miles (707.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 347.9 miles (559.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
439.51 mi
06h 58m
Flight
347.91 mi
559.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
347.91 mi
Kilometers
559.91 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
439.51 mi
Kilometers
707.33 km
Drive Time
06h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boulder City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM PDT
Return by in Fernley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fernley
2026-04-22T19:56
Arrive Boulder City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:58 PM to 2:28 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
10:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fernley
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 Fernley
214.2 mi
03h 29m
To Boulder City
225.3 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto McLean Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · McLean Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sheckler Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sheckler Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Allen Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Allen Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Saint Clair Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Saint Clair Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Freedom Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road

  12. 12

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

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Silver Peak Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on West Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    38.8 mi · 45 min · Purple Heart Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Boulder City Parkway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Boulder City Parkway

  30. 30

    Continue on Boulder City Parkway

    2978 ft · 1 min · Boulder City Parkway

  31. 31

    Continue on Nevada Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Nevada Way

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Arizona Street

    1397 ft · 1 min · Arizona Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
299 mi · 68%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 10%
Purple Heart Highway
38.8 mi · 9%
West Main Street
23.5 mi · 5%
East Main Street
6.23 mi · 1%
Boulder City Parkway
4.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

99 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
06h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.6 mi
347.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
03h 29m from Fernley
Leave By
10:04 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fernley and Sunny near Boulder City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 439.5 miles (707.3 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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 214.2 miles from Fernley and 225.3 miles from Boulder City.

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

The direct path is about 347.9 miles (559.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.6 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 $76.79 one way or $153.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fernley and Sunny near Boulder City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fernley and Boulder City. Straight-line distance: 347.91 mi (559.91 km).

Fernley

#1 Fernley

City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States

Population21,926
Coordinates39.6079700, -119.2518300
Altitude1268
CountryUnited States
Boulder City

#2 Boulder City

City in Clark County, Nevada

Population16,207
Coordinates35.9785900, -114.8324900
Altitude765
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-119.251835, 39.607695)
End: (-114.832694, 35.978579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 707 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.51 gal
58.71 L · about $76.79
Round trip
$153.58
31.02 gal · 117.42 L
Estimated CO2
137.8 kg one way
Round trip: 275.7 kg / 608 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $76.79 $153.58
Mid-grade $5.34 $82.79 $165.58
Premium $5.57 $86.33 $172.66
Diesel $6.37 $98.74 $197.47

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 Fernley and Boulder City. The current time is 19:56:08.

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.