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