How far is Gardnerville, NV from Pahrump, NV?

The driving distance from Gardnerville, NV to Pahrump, NV is about 371.3 miles (597.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
371.35 mi
07h 28m
Flight
279.56 mi
449.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.56 mi
Kilometers
449.91 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
371.35 mi
Kilometers
597.63 km
Drive Time
07h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pahrump
Sun, Apr 19, 10:06 AM PDT
Return by in Gardnerville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gardnerville
2026-04-19T02:37
Arrive Pahrump
Sun, Apr 19, 10:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:28 PM to 2:58 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gardnerville
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Gardnerville
185.7 mi
03h 44m
To Pahrump
185.7 mi
03h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
33°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gardnerville and Pahrump.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gardnerville and Pahrump.

  1. 1

    Start on Gilman Avenue

    21 m · 5 sec · Gilman Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    18.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    8.4 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Keep left to continue on Topaz Road

    623 ft · 11 sec · Topaz Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Nordyke Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Nordyke Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Freedom Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Silver Peak Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on West Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on East Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    45.7 mi · 51 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pahrump Valley Highway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Pahrump Valley Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right

    6 m · 2 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
209 mi · 56%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 12%
Pahrump Valley Highway
27.4 mi · 7%
North Main Street
23.3 mi · 6%
Main Street
18.5 mi · 5%
Nordyke Road
11.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

59.7 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.7 mi
279.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
03h 44m from Gardnerville
Leave By
9:04 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Gardnerville 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 Gardnerville to Pahrump?

The road trip is about 371.3 miles (597.6 km) and usually takes 07h 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?

Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.7 miles from Gardnerville and 185.7 miles from Pahrump.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.7 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 PDT. 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 $64.86 one way or $129.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Gardnerville and Mostly Sunny near Pahrump.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gardnerville and Pahrump. Straight-line distance: 279.56 mi (449.91 km).

Gardnerville

#1 Gardnerville

City in Nevada, United States of America

Population5,656
Coordinates38.9413000, -119.7496200
Altitude1448
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: Gardnerville (-119.74962, 38.9413)
End: Pahrump (-115.98391, 36.20829)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 598 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.1 gal
49.6 L · about $64.86
Round trip
$129.72
26.2 gal · 99.2 L
Estimated CO2
116.4 kg one way
Round trip: 232.8 kg / 513 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $64.86 $129.72
Mid-grade $5.34 $69.93 $139.86
Premium $5.57 $72.91 $145.83
Diesel $6.37 $83.39 $166.79

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gardnerville and Pahrump. The current time is 02:37:46.

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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.