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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Quick Snapshot
Road
666.32 mi
11h 27m
Flight
526.99 mi
848.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
526.99 mi
Kilometers
848.11 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
666.32 mi
Kilometers
1072.34 km
Drive Time
11h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carbondale
Wed, Aug 26, 11:49 PM MDT
Return by in Pahrump
Thu, Aug 27, 10:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pahrump
2026-08-26T11:22
Arrive Carbondale
Wed, Aug 26, 10:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
11h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:28 PM to 7:58 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pahrump
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Joseph
UT

Town in Sevier County, Utah, United States

From Pahrump
332.9 mi
05h 43m
To Carbondale
333.4 mi
05h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
107°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pahrump Valley Highway

    42 mi · 49 min · Pahrump Valley Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Blue Diamond Road

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Blue Diamond Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    89.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    161.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver

    2705 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    345.6 mi · 5 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward West Glenwood

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Midland Avenue

    40 m · 3 sec · Midland Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Midland Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Midland Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street

    54 m · 3 sec · 27th Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street

    636 ft · 13 sec · 27th Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · 27th Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street

    692 ft · 19 sec · 27th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Glen Avenue

    9.8 mi · 16 min · Glen Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    68 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2385 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    610 ft · 27 sec · North 4th Street

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
346 mi · 52%
Veterans Memorial Highway
162 mi · 24%
Las Vegas Freeway
89.9 mi · 13%
Pahrump Valley Highway
42 mi · 6%
Blue Diamond Road
10.2 mi · 2%
Glen Avenue
9.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Continue straight

346 mi · 05h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
11h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+139.3 mi
527 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joseph
05h 43m from Pahrump
Leave By
1:04 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Pahrump

#1 Pahrump

Census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated town in Nye County, Nevada

Population36,441
Coordinates36.2082900, -115.9839100
Altitude822
CountryUnited States
Carbondale

#2 Carbondale

Town of the United States

Population6,729
Coordinates39.4022100, -107.2111600
Altitude1881
CountryUnited States
Start: Pahrump (-115.98391, 36.20829)
End: Carbondale (-107.21116, 39.40221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1072 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
23.51 gal
89 L · about $116.40
Round trip
$232.80
47.02 gal · 178 L
Estimated CO2
208.9 kg one way
Round trip: 417.9 kg / 921 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nevada · Aug 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pahrump, NV and Carbondale, CO. The current time in Pahrump is 11:22:18, although it is 12:22:18 in Carbondale.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.