How far is Moapa Valley, NV from Pahrump, NV?
The driving distance from Moapa Valley, NV to Pahrump, NV is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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 02h 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.
The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moapa Valley and Pahrump.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moapa Valley and Pahrump.
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Start on North Mateuse Street
748 ft · 33 sec · North Mateuse Street
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Continue on Paul Avenue
1337 ft · 1 min · Paul Avenue
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Turn right onto North Moapa Valley Boulevard
7.3 mi · 12 min · North Moapa Valley Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 South: Glendale, Las Vegas
1584 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 3 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 Moapa Valley 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.
Las Vegas Freeway
Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
59.7 mi · 01h 03m
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 Moapa Valley and Sunny near Pahrump.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moapa Valley to Pahrump?
The road trip is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Las Vegas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Moapa Valley and 60.3 miles from Pahrump.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 1:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moapa Valley and Sunny near Pahrump.
Stop Ideas Near Las Vegas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Garage
Las Vegas City Hall
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Las Vegas.
Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada
Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moapa Valley and Pahrump. Straight-line distance: 88.02 mi (141.66 km).
#1 Moapa Valley
City in Nevada, United States of America
| Population | 6,924 |
| Coordinates | 36.5805300, -114.4702600 |
| Altitude | 407 |
| 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: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $21.09 | $42.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.71 | $47.42 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $27.12 | $54.24 |
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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