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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Boulder Highway
5 m · 5 sec · North Boulder Highway
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Continue on North Boulder Highway
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Boulder Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Boulder City Parkway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Boulder City Parkway
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Continue on Boulder City Parkway
2978 ft · 1 min · Boulder City Parkway
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Continue on Nevada Way
1.1 km · 2 min · Nevada Way
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Turn right onto Arizona Street
1397 ft · 1 min · Arizona Street
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Turn left
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Boulder City.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall Parking Garage
Henderson City Hall
Government Wash
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Boulder City. Straight-line distance: 9.36 mi (15.06 km).
#1 Henderson
The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 329,172 |
| Coordinates | 36.0397000, -114.9819400 |
| Altitude | 569 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boulder City
City in Clark County, Nevada
| Population | 16,207 |
| Coordinates | 35.9785900, -114.8324900 |
| Altitude | 765 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-114.832694, 35.978579)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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