How far is Pahrump, NV from Fairplay, CO?
The driving distance from Pahrump, NV to Fairplay, CO is about 769.8 miles (1238.8 km), with a travel time of about 13h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 583.6 miles (939.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 14m 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 13h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Emry County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pahrump and Fairplay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pahrump and Fairplay.
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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
433.1 mi · 7 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frisco, Breckenridge
1192 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Summit Boulevard
676 ft · 17 sec · Summit Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Main Street
975 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto North Park Avenue
2883 ft · 1 min · North Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Park Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · North Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Park Avenue
1566 ft · 55 sec · North Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue
35 m · 4 sec · South Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue
1758 ft · 1 min · South Park Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
21.1 mi · 38 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pahrump and Fairplay.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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433 mi · 07h 18m
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 Sunny near Fairplay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pahrump to Fairplay?
The road trip is about 769.8 miles (1238.8 km) and usually takes 13h 37m 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?
Emery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 384.6 miles from Pahrump and 385.2 miles from Fairplay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 583.6 miles (939.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 186.2 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 $147.23 one way or $294.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 241.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pahrump and Fairplay, 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 Sunny near Fairplay.
Stop Ideas Near Emery
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 Emery.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pahrump and Fairplay. Straight-line distance: 583.62 mi (939.25 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 Fairplay
Town of the United States
| Population | 803 |
| Coordinates | 39.2247100, -106.0019600 |
| Altitude | 3034 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairplay (-106.00196, 39.22471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 36m |
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 | $5.42 | $147.23 | $294.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.74 | $155.98 | $311.96 |
| Premium | $6.02 | $163.53 | $327.06 |
| Diesel | $6.80 | $184.77 | $369.54 |
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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