How far is Pahrump, NV from Las Vegas, NV?
The driving distance from Pahrump, NV to Las Vegas, NV is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nevada, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pahrump and Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pahrump and Las Vegas.
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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
8.7 mi · 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Downtown Las Vegas, Phoenix
1962 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on US 95 South, I 11 South: Phoenix, Downtown Las Vegas
815 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
2268 ft · 30 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cashman Field
1401 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
698 ft · 32 sec · North Las Vegas Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Bonanza Road
19 m · 2 sec · East Bonanza Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bonanza Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pahrump and Las Vegas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pahrump Valley Highway
Turn right onto Pahrump Valley Highway
42 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pahrump and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pahrump to Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sandy Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Pahrump and 31.8 miles from Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.04 one way or $22.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pahrump and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Stop Ideas Near Sandy Valley
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 Sandy Valley.
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada
Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pahrump and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 47.27 mi (76.07 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 Las Vegas
The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 646,790 |
| Coordinates | 36.1749700, -115.1372200 |
| Altitude | 610 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Bonanza Road (-115.137231, 36.174953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $11.90 | $23.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
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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