Boulder City to Merced: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Boulder City from Merced?

The distance from Boulder City to Merced is 326.3 miles (525.1 km) as the crow flies. Merced is located WNW of Boulder City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 391.5 miles, taking about 7h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Boulder City in Nevada and Merced in California.

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 Boulder City and Merced. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.