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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Quick Snapshot
Road
425.82 mi
06h 37m
Flight
342.51 mi
551.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
342.51 mi
Kilometers
551.21 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
425.82 mi
Kilometers
685.29 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winnemucca
Wed, May 20, 6:32 AM PDT
Return by in Pahrump
Wed, May 20, 1:10 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pahrump
2026-05-19T23:54
Arrive Winnemucca
Wed, May 20, 6:32 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:08 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pahrump
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Pahrump
212.6 mi
03h 18m
To Winnemucca
213.2 mi
03h 18m

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
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pahrump Valley Highway

    45 m · 7 sec · Pahrump Valley Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Pahrump Valley Highway

    27.4 mi · 31 min · Pahrump Valley Highway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    45.7 mi · 51 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on East Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Erie Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Erie Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    556 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Tonopah-Austin Road

    99.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Tonopah-Austin Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    3218 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Battle Mountain Road

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Battle Mountain Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Broyles Ranch Road

    1016 ft · 22 sec · Broyles Ranch Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Reno

    713 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    51.8 mi · 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 289: Winnemucca, Boise

    1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    1241 ft · 34 sec · East 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Winnemucca Boulevard

    2679 ft · 2 min · East Winnemucca Boulevard

  26. 26

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
131 mi · 31%
Tonopah-Austin Road
99.8 mi · 23%
Battle Mountain Road
86.1 mi · 20%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
51.8 mi · 12%
Pahrump Valley Highway
27.4 mi · 6%
Lincoln Highway
12.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.3 mi
342.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
03h 18m from Pahrump
Leave By
10:44 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Pahrump

#1 Pahrump

Census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated town in Nye County, Nevada

Population36,441
Coordinates36.2082900, -115.9839100
Altitude822
CountryUnited States
Winnemucca

#2 Winnemucca

City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States

Population7,801
Coordinates40.9729600, -117.7356800
Altitude1309
CountryUnited States
Start: (-115.983934, 36.208309)
End: East Winnemucca Boulevard (-117.735625, 40.972922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 685 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
15.03 gal
56.88 L · about $74.41
Round trip
$148.83
30.06 gal · 113.76 L
Estimated CO2
133.6 kg one way
Round trip: 267.1 kg / 589 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nevada · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Pahrump and Winnemucca. The current time is 23:54:35.

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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.