How far is Pahrump, NV from Moapa Valley, NV?
The driving distance from Pahrump, NV to Moapa Valley, NV is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pahrump and Moapa Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pahrump and Moapa Valley.
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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
59.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 169: Logandale, Overton
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto North Moapa Valley Boulevard
7.2 mi · 11 min · North Moapa Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Paul Avenue
1337 ft · 59 sec · Paul Avenue
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Continue on North Mateuse Street
748 ft · 33 sec · North Mateuse Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mateuse Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pahrump and Moapa Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Las Vegas Freeway
Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
59.7 mi · 01h 03m
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 Mostly Clear near Moapa Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pahrump to Moapa Valley?
The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Las Vegas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Pahrump and 61.3 miles from Moapa Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.24 one way or $42.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pahrump and Mostly Clear near Moapa Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Las Vegas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Garage
Las Vegas City Hall
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Las Vegas.
Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada
Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pahrump and Moapa Valley. Straight-line distance: 88.02 mi (141.66 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 Moapa Valley
City in Nevada, United States of America
| Population | 6,924 |
| Coordinates | 36.5805300, -114.4702600 |
| Altitude | 407 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Mateuse Street (-114.470016, 36.580531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $21.24 | $42.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.90 | $45.80 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.88 | $47.76 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $27.31 | $54.62 |
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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