How far is Carbondale, CO from Pahrump, NV?
The driving distance from Carbondale, CO to Pahrump, NV is about 666.7 miles (1072.9 km), with a travel time of about 11h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 527 miles (848.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carbondale and Pahrump.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carbondale and Pahrump.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Continue on North 4th Street
578 ft · 28 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2382 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
141 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
741 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left
9.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto 27th Street
693 ft · 14 sec · 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street
26 m · 2 sec · 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street
621 ft · 13 sec · 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Midland Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Midland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Midland Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Midland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 133
28 m · 2 sec · County Road 133
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 133
111 m · 7 sec · County Road 133
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
97 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1082 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
346 mi · 5 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
160.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Las Vegas Freeway
89.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 160: Blue Diamond Road
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road West
736 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road West
153 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Diamond Road
10.4 mi · 14 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 Carbondale and Pahrump.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
County Road 133
Merge slight left
346 mi · 05h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carbondale and Sunny near Pahrump.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carbondale to Pahrump?
The road trip is about 666.7 miles (1072.9 km) and usually takes 11h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 333.1 miles from Carbondale and 333.6 miles from Pahrump.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 527 miles (848.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 139.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $86.98 one way or $173.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 209 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Carbondale and Pahrump, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carbondale and Sunny near Pahrump.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carbondale and Pahrump. Straight-line distance: 526.99 mi (848.11 km).
#1 Carbondale
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,729 |
| Coordinates | 39.4022100, -107.2111600 |
| Altitude | 1881 |
| 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: 1073 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 19m |
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 | $3.70 | $86.98 | $173.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $96.06 | $192.11 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $103.28 | $206.55 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $111.41 | $222.83 |
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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