How far is Grand Junction, CO from Pahrump, NV?
The driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to Pahrump, NV is about 568.7 miles (915.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 451.9 miles (727.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 20m 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 09h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Beaver County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Junction and Pahrump.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Junction and Pahrump.
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Start on South 13th Street
107 m · 17 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto Ute Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Ute Avenue
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Continue on South 1st Street
1 km · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue straight
2199 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70: Utah
997 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
10.9 mi · 11 min · Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
73.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue straight
158.1 mi · 2 hr 33 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 Grand Junction and Pahrump.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
161 mi · 02h 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.
Sunny leaving Grand Junction and Sunny near Pahrump.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Junction to Pahrump?
The road trip is about 568.7 miles (915.2 km) and usually takes 09h 40m 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?
Beaver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 284.2 miles from Grand Junction and 284.5 miles from Pahrump.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 451.9 miles (727.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.8 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 $74.22 one way or $148.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction and Sunny near Pahrump.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Junction and Pahrump. Straight-line distance: 451.84 mi (727.17 km).
#1 Grand Junction
The most populous city in Mesa County, Colorado.
| Population | 63,447 |
| Coordinates | 39.0638700, -108.5506500 |
| Altitude | 1400 |
| 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: 915 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 05m |
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 | $74.22 | $148.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $81.97 | $163.93 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $88.13 | $176.25 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $95.07 | $190.14 |
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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