How far is Pahrump, NV from North Las Vegas, NV?

The driving distance from Pahrump, NV to North Las Vegas, NV is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.37 mi
01h 11m
Flight
48.31 mi
77.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.31 mi
Kilometers
77.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.37 mi
Kilometers
105.21 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Las Vegas
Wed, May 20, 1:02 AM PDT
Return by in Pahrump
Wed, May 20, 2:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pahrump
2026-05-19T23:50
Arrive North Las Vegas
Wed, May 20, 1:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pahrump
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Sandy Valley
NV

City in Nevada, United States of America

From Pahrump
32.6 mi
00h 35m
To North Las Vegas
32.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 PM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pahrump and North Las Vegas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pahrump and North Las Vegas.

  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

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake Mead Boulevard

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Lake Mead Boulevard South

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Lake Mead Boulevard South

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    731 ft · 23 sec · Civic Center Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Constitution Way

    626 ft · 33 sec · Constitution Way

  10. 10

    Turn left

    80 m · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pahrump and North Las Vegas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pahrump Valley Highway
42 mi · 64%
Las Vegas Freeway
10.6 mi · 16%
Blue Diamond Road
10.2 mi · 16%
East Lake Mead Boulevard South
1.25 mi · 2%
I 15 North
0.78 mi · 1%
Lake Mead Boulevard
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandy Valley
00h 35m from Pahrump
Leave By
4:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Pahrump and Sunny near North Las Vegas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pahrump to North Las Vegas?

The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 32.6 miles from Pahrump and 32.7 miles from North Las Vegas.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 4:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Pahrump and Sunny near North Las Vegas.

Stop Ideas Near Sandy Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sandy Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandy Valley.

BUS

Las Vegas, NV

51 mi away
6675 Gilespie Street
BUS

Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada

54 mi away
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd
BUS

Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada

58 mi away
200 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pahrump and North Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 48.31 mi (77.75 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
North Las Vegas

#2 North Las Vegas

A city located in Clark County, Nevada.

Population260,098
Coordinates36.1988600, -115.1175000
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
Start: (-115.983934, 36.208309)
End: (-115.117316, 36.199055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.73 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.87
4.62 gal · 17.46 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $11.44 $22.87
Mid-grade $5.34 $12.33 $24.66
Premium $5.57 $12.86 $25.71
Diesel $6.37 $14.71 $29.41

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Pahrump and North Las Vegas. The current time is 23:50:38.

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.