How far is Pahrump, NV from Carbondale, CO?
The driving distance from Pahrump, NV to Carbondale, CO is about 666.3 miles (1072.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 527 miles (848.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sevier County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pahrump and Carbondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pahrump and Carbondale.
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Start on the route
6 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Pahrump Valley Highway
42 mi · 49 min · Pahrump Valley Highway
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Continue on Blue Diamond Road
10.2 mi · 14 min · Blue Diamond Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
89.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
161.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver
2705 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
345.6 mi · 5 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Glenwood
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Midland Avenue
40 m · 3 sec · Midland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Midland Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Midland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street
54 m · 3 sec · 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street
636 ft · 13 sec · 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street
26 m · 2 sec · 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street
692 ft · 19 sec · 27th Street
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Turn right onto Glen Avenue
9.8 mi · 16 min · Glen Avenue
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
68 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
2385 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
610 ft · 27 sec · North 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pahrump and Carbondale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 70 East
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346 mi · 05h 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.
Sunny leaving Pahrump and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carbondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pahrump to Carbondale?
The road trip is about 666.3 miles (1072.3 km) and usually takes 11h 27m 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?
Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 332.9 miles from Pahrump and 333.4 miles from Carbondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 527 miles (848.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 139.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. 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 $116.40 one way or $232.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 208.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pahrump and Carbondale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pahrump and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carbondale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pahrump and Carbondale. Straight-line distance: 526.99 mi (848.11 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Carbondale
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,729 |
| Coordinates | 39.4022100, -107.2111600 |
| Altitude | 1881 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carbondale (-107.21116, 39.40221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1072 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 18m |
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 | $116.40 | $232.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $125.50 | $250.99 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $130.86 | $261.71 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $149.66 | $299.33 |
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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