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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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 26m.
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 and county seat of Sevier County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on North Iowa Street
159 m · 25 sec · North Iowa Street
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Turn right onto East Tomichi Avenue
63.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min · East Tomichi Avenue
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Turn right onto North San Juan Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North San Juan Avenue
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Turn right onto North Townsend Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Townsend Avenue
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Confluence Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Confluence Drive
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1105 ft · 27 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on G Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road
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Continue on G Road
1.2 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on G50 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · G50 Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Parkway
1073 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
38 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Riverside Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Riverside Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on 25 Road
2141 ft · 45 sec · 25 Road
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Turn left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
3.6 mi · 6 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 Gunnison 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.
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).
#1 Gunnison
County seat of Gunnison County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,840 |
| Coordinates | 38.5458200, -106.9253200 |
| Altitude | 2348 |
| 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: 1113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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