How far is Gunnison, CO from Pahrump, NV?

The driving distance from Gunnison, CO to Pahrump, NV is about 691.5 miles (1112.8 km), with a travel time of about 12h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 522.6 miles (841.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
691.45 mi
12h 26m
Flight
522.66 mi
841.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
522.66 mi
Kilometers
841.14 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
691.45 mi
Kilometers
1112.78 km
Drive Time
12h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pahrump
Thu, Aug 27, 12:38 AM PDT
Return by in Gunnison
Thu, Aug 27, 2:05 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gunnison
2026-08-26T13:11
Arrive Pahrump
Thu, Aug 27, 1:38 AM MDT
Route Timing
12h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:27 PM to 6:57 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
11:06 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gunnison
8:00 PM MDT
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
Richfield
UT

City in and county seat of Sevier County, Utah, United States

From Gunnison
345.5 mi
06h 13m
To Pahrump
346 mi
06h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
107°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Iowa Street

    159 m · 25 sec · North Iowa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Tomichi Avenue

    63.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min · East Tomichi Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North San Juan Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North San Juan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Townsend Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Townsend Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Confluence Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Confluence Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1105 ft · 27 sec · West 5th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on G Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road

  9. 9

    Continue on G Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · G Road

  10. 10

    Continue on G50 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · G50 Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Parkway

    1073 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    38 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Riverside Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Riverside Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on 25 Road

    2141 ft · 45 sec · 25 Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70: Utah

    997 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway

    10.9 mi · 11 min · Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway

  22. 22

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    158.1 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    160.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Las Vegas Freeway

    89.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 160: Blue Diamond Road

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road West

    736 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road West

    153 m · 12 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Blue Diamond Road

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Blue Diamond Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Pahrump Valley Highway

    42 mi · 49 min · Pahrump Valley Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Pahrump Valley Highway

    101 m · 15 sec · Pahrump Valley Highway

  33. 33

    Turn right

    6 m · 2 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gunnison 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
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
235 mi · 34%
Veterans Memorial Highway
161 mi · 23%
Las Vegas Freeway
89.9 mi · 13%
East Tomichi Avenue
63.8 mi · 9%
Pahrump Valley Highway
42.1 mi · 6%
North Townsend Avenue
19.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
12h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+168.9 mi
522.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
06h 13m from Gunnison
Leave By
11:06 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gunnison and Sunny near Pahrump.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gunnison to Pahrump?

The road trip is about 691.5 miles (1112.8 km) and usually takes 12h 26m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 345.5 miles from Gunnison and 346 miles from Pahrump.

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

The direct path is about 522.6 miles (841.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 168.9 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 $90.23 one way or $180.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 216.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gunnison 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gunnison and Sunny near Pahrump.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gunnison and Pahrump. Straight-line distance: 522.66 mi (841.14 km).

Gunnison

#1 Gunnison

County seat of Gunnison County, Colorado, United States

Population6,840
Coordinates38.5458200, -106.9253200
Altitude2348
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: Gunnison (-106.92532, 38.54582)
End: Pahrump (-115.98391, 36.20829)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.4 gal
92.36 L · about $90.23
Round trip
$180.46
48.8 gal · 184.72 L
Estimated CO2
216.8 kg one way
Round trip: 433.7 kg / 956 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $90.23 $180.46
Mid-grade $4.08 $99.65 $199.30
Premium $4.39 $107.14 $214.28
Diesel $4.74 $115.58 $231.17

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 Colorado · Aug 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gunnison, CO and Pahrump, NV. The current time in Gunnison is 13:11:39, although it is 12:11:39 in Pahrump.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.