How far is Pahrump, NV from Winnemucca, NV?
The driving distance from Pahrump, NV to Winnemucca, NV is about 425.8 miles (685.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 342.5 miles (551.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.
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
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Unincorporated town in Nevada
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pahrump and Winnemucca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pahrump and Winnemucca.
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Start on the route
6 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Pahrump Valley Highway
45 m · 7 sec · Pahrump Valley Highway
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Continue on Pahrump Valley Highway
27.4 mi · 31 min · Pahrump Valley Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
45.7 mi · 51 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on East Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Erie Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Erie Street
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Take the exit slight right
556 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Tonopah-Austin Road
99.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Tonopah-Austin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway
11.4 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3218 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Battle Mountain Road
86.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Battle Mountain Road
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Continue on Broad Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Broyles Ranch Road
1016 ft · 22 sec · Broyles Ranch Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Reno
713 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
51.8 mi · 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 289: Winnemucca, Boise
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1241 ft · 34 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on East Winnemucca Boulevard
2679 ft · 2 min · East Winnemucca Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Winnemucca Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pahrump and Winnemucca.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Tonopah-Austin Road
Turn left onto Tonopah-Austin Road
99.8 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Clear leaving Pahrump and Sunny near Winnemucca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pahrump to Winnemucca?
The road trip is about 425.8 miles (685.3 km) and usually takes 06h 37m 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?
Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.6 miles from Pahrump and 213.2 miles from Winnemucca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 342.5 miles (551.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.3 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 $74.41 one way or $148.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Pahrump and Sunny near Winnemucca.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pahrump and Winnemucca. Straight-line distance: 342.51 mi (551.21 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 Winnemucca
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 7,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9729600, -117.7356800 |
| Altitude | 1309 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Winnemucca Boulevard (-117.735625, 40.972922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 685 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 18m |
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 | $74.41 | $148.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $80.23 | $160.46 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $83.66 | $167.31 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $95.68 | $191.36 |
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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