How far is Pahrump, NV from Elko, NV?
The driving distance from Pahrump, NV to Elko, NV is about 437.4 miles (703.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 319.7 miles (514.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.
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.
Unincorporated town in Nevada
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pahrump and Elko.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pahrump and Elko.
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Start on the route
6 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Pahrump Valley Highway
45 m · 7 sec · Pahrump Valley Highway
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Continue on Pahrump Valley Highway
27.4 mi · 31 min · Pahrump Valley Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
45.7 mi · 51 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on East Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Erie Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Erie Street
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Take the exit slight right
556 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Tonopah-Austin Road
99.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Tonopah-Austin Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway
54.7 mi · 59 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Eureka / Carlin Road
87.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Eureka / Carlin Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City
1915 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.5 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business, NV 535: Elko West
1697 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto West Idaho Street
3.6 mi · 7 min · West Idaho Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
19 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pahrump and Elko.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Tonopah-Austin Road
Turn left onto Tonopah-Austin Road
99.8 mi · 01h 48m
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 Rain And Snow Showers near Elko.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pahrump to Elko?
The road trip is about 437.4 miles (703.9 km) and usually takes 06h 41m 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?
Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.3 miles from Pahrump and 219 miles from Elko.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 319.7 miles (514.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 117.7 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 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 $76.44 one way or $152.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pahrump and Rain And Snow Showers near Elko.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pahrump and Elko. Straight-line distance: 319.72 mi (514.54 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 Elko
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 20,531 |
| Coordinates | 40.8324200, -115.7631200 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| Country | United States |
End: 5th Street (-115.762989, 40.832525)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 704 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 27m |
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 | $76.44 | $152.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $82.42 | $164.84 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $85.94 | $171.88 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $98.29 | $196.58 |
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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