How far is Pahrump, NV from Gardnerville, NV?
The driving distance from Pahrump, NV to Gardnerville, NV is about 382.4 miles (615.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.
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.
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 Gardnerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pahrump and Gardnerville.
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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
32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left
23.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Nordyke Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · Nordyke Road
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Continue on Topaz Road
9.3 mi · 14 min · Topaz Road
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
11.2 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
16.5 mi · 23 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Gilman Avenue
21 m · 1 sec · Gilman Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gilman Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pahrump and Gardnerville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pahrump and Mostly Cloudy near Gardnerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pahrump to Gardnerville?
The road trip is about 382.4 miles (615.4 km) and usually takes 06h 20m 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 185.7 miles from Pahrump and 196.8 miles from Gardnerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.8 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 $66.79 one way or $133.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pahrump and Mostly Cloudy near Gardnerville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pahrump and Gardnerville. Straight-line distance: 279.56 mi (449.91 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 Gardnerville
City in Nevada, United States of America
| Population | 5,656 |
| Coordinates | 38.9413000, -119.7496200 |
| Altitude | 1448 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilman Avenue (-119.749776, 38.941415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 615 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 46m |
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 | $66.79 | $133.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $72.01 | $144.02 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $75.09 | $150.17 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $85.88 | $171.75 |
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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