How far is North Las Vegas, NV from Pahrump, NV?
The driving distance from North Las Vegas, NV to Pahrump, NV is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Las Vegas and Pahrump.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Las Vegas and Pahrump.
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Start on the route
80 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Constitution Way
626 ft · 30 sec · Constitution Way
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Turn left onto Civic Center Drive
645 ft · 23 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Turn right onto East Lake Mead Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Lake Mead Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North, US 93 North: Salt Lake City, Los Angeles
2435 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
10.8 mi · 12 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 North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas and Sunny near Pahrump.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Las Vegas to Pahrump?
The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 32.8 miles from North Las Vegas and 32.8 miles from Pahrump.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Las Vegas and 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 North Las Vegas and Pahrump. Straight-line distance: 48.31 mi (77.75 km).
#1 North Las Vegas
A city located in Clark County, Nevada.
| Population | 260,098 |
| Coordinates | 36.1988600, -115.1175000 |
| Altitude | 565 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $12.38 | $24.77 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.91 | $25.83 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
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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