How far is Winnemucca, NV from Boulder City, NV?
The driving distance from Winnemucca, NV to Boulder City, NV is about 495.2 miles (797 km), with a travel time of about 07h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 379 miles (610 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 50m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Unincorporated town in Nevada
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winnemucca and Boulder City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winnemucca and Boulder City.
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Start on East Winnemucca Boulevard
2682 ft · 2 min · East Winnemucca Boulevard
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Continue on East 2nd Street
132 m · 15 sec · East 2nd Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 80: Elko, Salt Lake City
2667 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
51.9 mi · 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 305: Downtown Battle Mountain
1726 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Battle Mountain Road
86.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Battle Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3218 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
11.4 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right
99.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Turn slight right
860 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Erie Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Erie Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
38.8 mi · 45 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 Winnemucca and Boulder City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
99.7 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Winnemucca 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 Winnemucca to Boulder City?
The road trip is about 495.2 miles (797 km) and usually takes 07h 50m 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 247.3 miles from Winnemucca and 247.9 miles from Boulder City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 379 miles (610 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.2 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 $86.49 one way or $172.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers around Winnemucca and Sunny near Boulder City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winnemucca and Boulder City. Straight-line distance: 379.07 mi (610.05 km).
#1 Winnemucca
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 7,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9729600, -117.7356800 |
| Altitude | 1309 |
| 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: 797 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 10m |
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 | $86.49 | $172.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $93.25 | $186.51 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $97.24 | $194.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $111.21 | $222.43 |
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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