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

The driving distance from Henderson, NV to Boulder City, NV is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.9 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.36 mi
15.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.36 mi
Kilometers
15.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.9 mi
Kilometers
23.98 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boulder City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 AM PDT
Return by in Henderson
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-04-19T03:07
Arrive Boulder City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Henderson
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Whitney
NV

Art museum in New York City

From Henderson
5.7 mi
00h 09m
To Boulder City
9.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph ENE
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Boulder Highway

    5 m · 5 sec · North Boulder Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on North Boulder Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Boulder Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City

    1.3 km · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Boulder City Parkway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Boulder City Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Boulder City Parkway

    2978 ft · 1 min · Boulder City Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Nevada Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Nevada Way

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Arizona Street

    1397 ft · 1 min · Arizona Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boulder City Parkway
4.26 mi · 29%
North Boulder Highway
3.37 mi · 23%
Purple Heart Highway
1.89 mi · 13%
I 11 South
0.81 mi · 5%
Nevada Way
0.65 mi · 4%
Arizona Street
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Boulder City Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Boulder City Parkway

3.7 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
9.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitney
00h 09m from Henderson
Leave By
7:50 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Henderson and Mostly Sunny near Boulder City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Whitney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Henderson and 9.3 miles from Boulder City.

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

The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitney

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Whitney and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Garage
Scenic stop 5 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Henderson , NV
W Basic Rd, Henderson, NV 89015
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Henderson City Hall
Meeting point 5 mi away

Henderson City Hall

Henderson , NV
240 S Water St, Henderson, NV 89015
Rating 4.3/5 37 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Government Wash
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Government Wash

Boulder City , NV
Unnamed Road,, Boulder City, NV 89005
Rating 4.5/5 108 reviews Fishing pier

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada

10 mi away
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd
BUS

Las Vegas, NV

12 mi away
6675 Gilespie Street
BUS

Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada

13 mi away
200 South Main St.
BUS

Laughlin, Nevada

113 mi away
2121 S. Casino Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Boulder City. Straight-line distance: 9.36 mi (15.06 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

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

Population329,172
Coordinates36.0397000, -114.9819400
Altitude569
CountryUnited States
Boulder City

#2 Boulder City

City in Clark County, Nevada

Population16,207
Coordinates35.9785900, -114.8324900
Altitude765
CountryUnited States
Start: NV 564 (-114.98198, 36.03973)
End: (-114.832694, 35.978579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.62
Round trip
$5.25
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.62 $5.25
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.83 $5.66
Premium $5.57 $2.95 $5.90
Diesel $6.37 $3.37 $6.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Henderson and Boulder City. The current time is 03:07:53.

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.