Albuquerque to Boulder City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

464 miles 746.8 km · straight line
547 miles actual route 880.3 km · driving distance
9h 32min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Boulder City?

The distance from Albuquerque to Boulder City is 464 miles (746.8 km) as the crow flies. Boulder City is located W of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 547 miles, taking about 9h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Boulder City in Nevada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Boulder City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Boulder City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 32min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 26min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~9h 3min $66–$191* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Boulder City

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Boulder City
35.98°N, 114.83°W
America/Los_Angeles
765m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 155 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM