How far is Boulder City, NV from Pahrump, NV?
The driving distance from Boulder City, NV to Pahrump, NV is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boulder City and Pahrump.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder City and Pahrump.
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Start on the route
54 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Avenue G
99 m · 16 sec · Avenue G
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Turn right onto Arizona Street
1331 ft · 59 sec · Arizona Street
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Turn left onto Nevada Way
1 km · 2 min · Nevada Way
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Continue on Boulder City Parkway
3005 ft · 1 min · Boulder City Parkway
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Continue on Boulder City Parkway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Boulder City Parkway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 West, NV 564 East: Lake Mead Parkway
1135 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 215 West
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bruce Woodbury Beltway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Bruce Woodbury Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Windmill Lane
2058 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Windmill Lane West
594 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East Windmill Lane
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Windmill Lane
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Continue on Blue Diamond Road
11 mi · 15 min · Blue Diamond Road
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Continue on Pahrump Valley Highway
42 mi · 49 min · Pahrump Valley Highway
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Continue on Pahrump Valley Highway
101 m · 15 sec · Pahrump Valley Highway
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Turn right
6 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder City and Pahrump.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pahrump Valley Highway
Continue on Pahrump Valley Highway
42 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Boulder City and Mostly Sunny near Pahrump.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boulder City to Pahrump?
The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Spring Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Boulder City and 37.8 miles from Pahrump.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.22 one way or $26.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boulder City and Mostly Sunny near Pahrump.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boulder City and Pahrump. Straight-line distance: 66.21 mi (106.56 km).
#1 Boulder City
City in Clark County, Nevada
| Population | 16,207 |
| Coordinates | 35.9785900, -114.8324900 |
| Altitude | 765 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pahrump
Census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated town in Nye County, Nevada
| Population | 36,441 |
| Coordinates | 36.2082900, -115.9839100 |
| Altitude | 822 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pahrump (-115.98391, 36.20829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $13.22 | $26.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $17.00 | $33.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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