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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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.
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 and county seat of Sevier County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
256.8 mi · 4 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 50: Grand Junction
664 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6, US 50
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Turn right onto 25 Road
2188 ft · 46 sec · 25 Road
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Continue on Riverside Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Riverside Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
1864 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 5th Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · South 5th Street
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto G50 Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · G50 Road
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Continue on G Road
1.1 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on G Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road
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Continue on West 5th Street
1068 ft · 30 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Confluence Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Confluence Drive
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Take the exit slight right
767 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
19.8 mi · 25 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North San Juan Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North San Juan Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
6.6 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US 50
57.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · US 50
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Turn left onto North Iowa Street
159 m · 23 sec · North Iowa Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 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).
#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 Gunnison
County seat of Gunnison County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,840 |
| Coordinates | 38.5458200, -106.9253200 |
| Altitude | 2348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gunnison (-106.92532, 38.54582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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