How far is Fairplay, CO from Pahrump, NV?
The driving distance from Fairplay, CO to Pahrump, NV is about 770.1 miles (1239.4 km), with a travel time of about 13h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 583.6 miles (939.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 09m 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 13h 34m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Emry County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairplay and Pahrump.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairplay and Pahrump.
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Start on Main Street
5.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
16 mi · 29 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto South Park Avenue
1760 ft · 1 min · South Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · South Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue
1544 ft · 54 sec · South Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Park Avenue
28 m · 2 sec · North Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Park Avenue
2659 ft · 1 min · North Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
60 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1313 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 9
2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1397 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1828 ft · 35 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Summit Boulevard
29 m · 2 sec · Summit Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Summit Boulevard
659 ft · 22 sec · Summit Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1054 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
433.5 mi · 7 hr 15 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 Fairplay and Pahrump.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Main Street
Merge slight left
433 mi · 07h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Fairplay and Sunny near Pahrump.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairplay to Pahrump?
The road trip is about 770.1 miles (1239.4 km) and usually takes 13h 34m 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?
Emery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 384.8 miles from Fairplay and 385.4 miles from Pahrump.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 583.6 miles (939.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 186.5 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 $118.86 one way or $237.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 241.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fairplay and Pahrump, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairplay and Sunny near Pahrump.
Stop Ideas Near Emery
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 Emery.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairplay and Pahrump. Straight-line distance: 583.62 mi (939.25 km).
#1 Fairplay
Town of the United States
| Population | 803 |
| Coordinates | 39.2247100, -106.0019600 |
| Altitude | 3034 |
| 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: 1239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 36m |
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 | $4.37 | $118.86 | $237.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $129.54 | $259.08 |
| Premium | $5.11 | $138.84 | $277.67 |
| Diesel | $6.60 | $179.36 | $358.72 |
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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