How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Pahrump, NV?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Pahrump, NV is about 481.3 miles (774.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 384.5 miles (618.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 20m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iron County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Pahrump.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Pahrump.
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Start on Main Street
720 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 300 South
748 ft · 38 sec · 300 South
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Turn right onto State Street
1558 ft · 52 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 500 South
1552 ft · 50 sec · 500 South
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Turn left onto West Temple
1 km · 2 min · West Temple
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
426.8 mi · 7 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 160: Blue Diamond Road
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road West
736 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road West
153 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Diamond Road
10.4 mi · 14 min · Blue Diamond Road
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Continue on Pahrump Valley Highway
42 mi · 49 min · Pahrump Valley Highway
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Continue on Pahrump Valley Highway
101 m · 15 sec · Pahrump Valley Highway
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Turn right
6 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Pahrump.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 15 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
427 mi · 07h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salt Lake City and Sunny near Pahrump.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Pahrump?
The road trip is about 481.3 miles (774.5 km) and usually takes 08h 20m 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?
Enoch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 240.7 miles from Salt Lake City and 240.6 miles from Pahrump.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 384.5 miles (618.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.8 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 MDT. 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 $66.10 one way or $132.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Salt Lake City and Pahrump, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Salt Lake City and Sunny near Pahrump.
Stop Ideas Near Enoch
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 Enoch.
St. George, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Pahrump. Straight-line distance: 384.52 mi (618.83 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Pahrump (-115.98391, 36.20829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 774 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 00m |
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 | $3.89 | $66.10 | $132.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $71.84 | $143.68 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $77.24 | $154.48 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $91.90 | $183.79 |
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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