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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.63 mi
01h 37m
Flight
66.21 mi
106.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.21 mi
Kilometers
106.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.63 mi
Kilometers
121.71 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pahrump
Sat, May 2, 6:22 PM PDT
Return by in Boulder City
Sat, May 2, 7:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boulder City
2026-05-02T16:45
Arrive Pahrump
Sat, May 2, 6:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boulder City
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Spring Valley
NV

Village in New York, United States

From Boulder City
37.8 mi
00h 48m
To Pahrump
37.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph E
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    54 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue G

    99 m · 16 sec · Avenue G

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Arizona Street

    1331 ft · 59 sec · Arizona Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Nevada Way

    1 km · 2 min · Nevada Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Boulder City Parkway

    3005 ft · 1 min · Boulder City Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Boulder City Parkway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Boulder City Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 West, NV 564 East: Lake Mead Parkway

    1135 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215 West

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Bruce Woodbury Beltway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Bruce Woodbury Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Windmill Lane

    2058 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Windmill Lane West

    594 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Windmill Lane

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Windmill Lane

  14. 14

    Continue on Blue Diamond Road

    11 mi · 15 min · Blue Diamond Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Pahrump Valley Highway

    42 mi · 49 min · Pahrump Valley Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pahrump Valley Highway

    101 m · 15 sec · Pahrump Valley Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right

    6 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder City and Pahrump.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pahrump Valley Highway
42.1 mi · 56%
Blue Diamond Road
11 mi · 15%
Purple Heart Highway
6.96 mi · 9%
Bruce Woodbury Beltway
6.92 mi · 9%
Boulder City Parkway
4.17 mi · 6%
East Windmill Lane
2.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
66.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Valley
00h 48m from Boulder City
Leave By
3:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spring Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Valley.

BUS

Las Vegas, NV

8 mi away
6675 Gilespie Street
BUS

Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada

9 mi away
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd
BUS

Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada

11 mi away
200 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boulder City and Pahrump. Straight-line distance: 66.21 mi (106.56 km).

Boulder City

#1 Boulder City

City in Clark County, Nevada

Population16,207
Coordinates35.9785900, -114.8324900
Altitude765
CountryUnited States
Pahrump

#2 Pahrump

Census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated town in Nye County, Nevada

Population36,441
Coordinates36.2082900, -115.9839100
Altitude822
CountryUnited States
Start: Boulder City (-114.83249, 35.97859)
End: Pahrump (-115.98391, 36.20829)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.1 L · about $13.22
Round trip
$26.44
5.34 gal · 20.2 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nevada · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Boulder City and Pahrump. The current time is 16:45:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.