Driving Distance: Bullhead City, AZ to Las Vegas, NV

The approximate driving distance from Bullhead City, Arizona to Las Vegas, Nevada is:

  • 108 miles (174 kilometers)
  • ~1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours under normal conditions

Route

Primary route: AZ-68 West → US-93 North (via Hoover Dam Bypass/Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge)

  • AZ-68: Bullhead City to Kingman (~55 miles, desert scenery)
  • US-93: Kingman to Las Vegas (~53 miles, crosses Colorado River at Hoover Dam)

Alternative

AZ-95 North to I-40 West to US-93 North — longer (~130 miles) but avoids AZ-68 grades; useful in high winds (AZ-68 closes occasionally).

Notes

  • Hoover Dam security checkpoint may add 10-20 minutes
  • Summer heat: Ensure vehicle cooling system and tires are in good condition
  • Weekend/holiday traffic: Can add 30-60 minutes near dam and Las Vegas approach
  • Loughlin (NV) casinos just across river from Bullhead City if you want to gamble before leaving AZ
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