How far is Pahrump, NV from Gunnison, CO?

The driving distance from Pahrump, NV to Gunnison, CO is about 691 miles (1112.1 km), with a travel time of about 12h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 522.6 miles (841.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 50m 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
691.05 mi
12h 25m
Flight
522.66 mi
841.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
522.66 mi
Kilometers
841.14 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
691.05 mi
Kilometers
1112.14 km
Drive Time
12h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 12h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gunnison
Thu, Aug 27, 12:48 AM MDT
Return by in Pahrump
Thu, Aug 27, 12:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pahrump
2026-08-26T11:23
Arrive Gunnison
Wed, Aug 26, 11:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
12h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:25 PM to 8:55 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
11:10 AM 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
Richfield
UT

City in and county seat of Sevier County, Utah, United States

From Pahrump
345.3 mi
06h 12m
To Gunnison
345.8 mi
06h 12m

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
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pahrump and Gunnison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pahrump and Gunnison.

  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

    256.8 mi · 4 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 50: Grand Junction

    664 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6, US 50

    860 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 25 Road

    2188 ft · 46 sec · 25 Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Riverside Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Riverside Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    1864 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South 5th Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · South 5th Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto G50 Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · G50 Road

  19. 19

    Continue on G Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · G Road

  20. 20

    Continue on G Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West 5th Street

    1068 ft · 30 sec · West 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Confluence Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Confluence Drive

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    767 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    19.8 mi · 25 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North San Juan Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North San Juan Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    6.6 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on US 50

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · US 50

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Iowa Street

    159 m · 23 sec · North Iowa Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Iowa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pahrump and Gunnison.

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
257 mi · 37%
Veterans Memorial Highway
162 mi · 23%
Las Vegas Freeway
89.9 mi · 13%
US 50
57.2 mi · 8%
Pahrump Valley Highway
42 mi · 6%
South 5th Street
32.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Continue straight

257 mi · 04h 07m

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
12h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+168.4 mi
522.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
06h 12m from Pahrump
Leave By
11:10 AM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pahrump and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gunnison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pahrump to Gunnison?

The road trip is about 691 miles (1112.1 km) and usually takes 12h 25m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 345.3 miles from Pahrump and 345.8 miles from Gunnison.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 522.6 miles (841.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 168.4 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 $120.75 one way or $241.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 216.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pahrump and Gunnison, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gunnison.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pahrump and Gunnison. Straight-line distance: 522.66 mi (841.14 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
Gunnison

#2 Gunnison

County seat of Gunnison County, Colorado, United States

Population6,840
Coordinates38.5458200, -106.9253200
Altitude2348
CountryUnited States
Start: Pahrump (-115.98391, 36.20829)
End: Gunnison (-106.92532, 38.54582)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.39 gal
92.31 L · about $120.75
Round trip
$241.51
48.78 gal · 184.62 L
Estimated CO2
216.8 kg one way
Round trip: 433.5 kg / 956 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $120.75 $241.51
Mid-grade $5.34 $130.19 $260.39
Premium $5.57 $135.75 $271.51
Diesel $6.37 $155.27 $310.53

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 Gunnison, CO. The current time in Pahrump is 11:23:19, although it is 12:23:19 in Gunnison.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.