How far is Henderson, NV from Pahrump, NV?
The driving distance from Henderson, NV to Pahrump, NV is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Nevada, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Pahrump.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Pahrump.
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Start on North Boulder Highway
5 m · 5 sec · North Boulder Highway
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Turn left onto East Lake Mead Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Lake Mead Parkway
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Continue on West Lake Mead Parkway
1.2 km · 57 sec · West Lake Mead Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Bruce Woodbury Beltway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Bruce Woodbury Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Windmill Lane
2058 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Windmill Lane West
594 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East Windmill Lane
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Windmill Lane
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Continue on Blue Diamond Road
11 mi · 15 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 Henderson and Pahrump.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pahrump Valley Highway
Continue on Pahrump Valley Highway
42 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Henderson 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 Henderson to Pahrump?
The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sandy Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Henderson and 32.4 miles from Pahrump.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.34 one way or $22.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henderson and Mostly Sunny near Pahrump.
Stop Ideas Near Sandy Valley
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 Sandy Valley.
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada
Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Pahrump. Straight-line distance: 57.12 mi (91.93 km).
#1 Henderson
The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 329,172 |
| Coordinates | 36.0397000, -114.9819400 |
| Altitude | 569 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $4.95 | $11.34 | $22.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $12.22 | $24.45 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.75 | $25.49 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.58 | $29.16 |
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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