Las Vegas to Hoover Dam
The road between the city and the dam, with distances, drive times and notes on the route.
Hoover Dam is about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, near Boulder City.
Tours from Las Vegas
Distance from Las Vegas
From Las Vegas, the dam is about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of the city.
Boulder City, the town nearest the dam, lies approximately 26 miles (42 km) southeast of Las Vegas, and the dam is located near that town.
| Route segment | Distance or time |
|---|---|
| Las Vegas to Hoover Dam | About 30 miles (48 km), southeast of Las Vegas |
| Las Vegas to Boulder City | Approximately 26 miles (42 km), southeast of Las Vegas |
| Kingman, Arizona to Boulder City | 78 miles, with limited gas and services |
| Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon via Hoover Dam | About 4 hours by car |
- About 30 miles (48 km)Las Vegas to Hoover Dam
- Approximately 26 miles (42 km)Las Vegas to Boulder City
- 78 milesKingman, Arizona to Boulder City
Starting from Las Vegas
Most major domestic carriers and many international airlines use Harry Reid International Airport, which is in Las Vegas and carries the airport code LAS.
Downtown Las Vegas became an entertainment center for the workers on Hoover Dam, the dam that was built nearby between 1931 and 1936.
The drive to the dam and beyond
Even though through traffic now uses the new bridge, the old road to Lake Mead and the dam is still crowded with tourist traffic.
The old road near the dam still carries traffic to Lake Mead National Recreation Area and runs directly through Boulder City.
Completion of the I-11 bridge below Hoover Dam removed what had been the main traffic chokepoint on the route.
Travelers going from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon by way of Hoover Dam cover the trip in about 4 hours by car.
The drive from Kingman, Arizona to Boulder City covers 78 miles. Gas and services are limited along that stretch, and the one exception named is a station in Dolan Springs.
Dam history and visiting dates
Hoover Dam was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.
The dam was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985 for its engineering innovations.
Special event activities may be limited or restricted from the week after Christmas through the first Monday of the new year.
Tours from Las Vegas to Hoover Dam
Questions about the route
How far is Hoover Dam from Las Vegas?
Hoover Dam is about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, near Boulder City.
Is Boulder City the town nearest the dam?
Yes. Boulder City is the town nearest the dam, and it lies approximately 26 miles (42 km) southeast of Las Vegas.
How long is the drive from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon through Hoover Dam?
Going from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon by way of the dam is about 4 hours by car.
How far is it from Kingman, Arizona to Boulder City?
The drive covers 78 miles, with limited gas and services, apart from a station in Dolan Springs.
Is through traffic allowed on the new bridge?
Through traffic now uses the new bridge, while the old road to Lake Mead and the dam is still crowded with tourist traffic.
Which airport serves Las Vegas?
Harry Reid International Airport, with the code LAS, is used by most major domestic carriers and by many international ones.
When do special event limits apply?
Special event activities may be limited or restricted from the week after Christmas through the first Monday of the new year.
When was the dam listed on the National Register?
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981, and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985.