How far is Pahrump, NV from Fernley, NV?
The driving distance from Pahrump, NV to Fernley, NV is about 370.3 miles (595.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.8 miles (474.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated town in Nevada
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pahrump and Fernley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pahrump and Fernley.
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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
4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
24.9 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
615 ft · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way
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Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Front Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Plymire Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
23.4 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
99 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
68.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Saint Clair Road
1 mi · 2 min · Saint Clair Road
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Turn right onto North Allen Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Allen Road
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Turn left onto Sheckler Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sheckler Road
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Turn right onto McLean Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · McLean Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Reno Highway
15.3 mi · 18 min · Reno Highway
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
52 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pahrump and Fernley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
68.8 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pahrump and Partly Sunny near Fernley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pahrump to Fernley?
The road trip is about 370.3 miles (595.9 km) and usually takes 05h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.3 miles from Pahrump and 191 miles from Fernley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.8 miles (474.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.5 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.71 one way or $129.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pahrump and Partly Sunny near Fernley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pahrump and Fernley. Straight-line distance: 294.76 mi (474.37 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 Fernley
City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 21,926 |
| Coordinates | 39.6079700, -119.2518300 |
| Altitude | 1268 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-119.251835, 39.607695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 596 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $64.71 | $129.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $69.77 | $139.54 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $72.75 | $145.50 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $83.20 | $166.41 |
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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