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Trip from Pahrump, NV to Dayton, NV

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 15m

Distance

368 mi

592 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$73

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
7h 5m ★
6 AM
7h 16m
8 AM
7h 37m
10 AM
7h 23m
12 PM
7h 21m
3 PM
7h 24m
5 PM
7h 36m
8 PM
7h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated town in Nye County, Nevada United States of America

Pahrump, NV

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census-designated place in Lyon County, Nevada, United States

Dayton, NV

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Pahrump to Dayton, expect a 368-mile journey that typically takes about 7 hours and 15 minutes of drive time. This route is best suited as a single-day trip, though you will want to account for a $73 fuel budget before heading out. Your path utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway, US 95 ALT, and Silver Peak Road to traverse the Nevada landscape. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it demands more active attention than a standard interstate cruise. Whether you are moving between these Mountain West communities or just heading north for a change of pace, the route offers a straightforward, albeit lengthy, connection across the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

184 miles from Pahrump, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 208.9 mi 3h 52m
US 95 ALT 50 mi 58m
Silver Peak Road 45.6 mi 57m
Pahrump Valley Highway 27.4 mi 30m
California Emigrant Trail 17.4 mi 21m
West Main Street 6.2 mi 8m
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff 3.4 mi 5m
Lincoln Highway 2.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 208.9 mi, about 3h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pahrump, NV and Dayton, NV.

1

Start on this road

20 ft · 3 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto NV 160

149 ft · 6 sec · Pahrump Valley Highway
3

Continue on NV 160

27 mi · 30 min · Pahrump Valley Highway
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 95

46 mi · 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
5

Continue on US 95

0.2 mi · 46 sec · South 2nd Street
6

Turn right onto US 95

6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
7

Continue on US 95

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
8

Continue on US 95

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
9

Continue on US 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Crook Avenue
10

Continue on US 95

4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
11

Turn left onto 3457

25 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road
12

Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way
13

Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

21 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
14

At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95

35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
15

Continue on US 95

1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
16

Continue on US 95

7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
17

Continue on US 95

0.9 mi · 2 min · Plymire Street
18

Continue on US 95

23 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
19

Take the exit onto US 95 Truck

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 95 Truck
20

Take the exit onto US 95 Truck

324 ft · 12 sec · US 95 Truck
21

Merge onto US 95

33 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
22

Turn left onto US 95 ALT

23 mi · 25 min · US 95 ALT
23

Turn right onto US 95 ALT

1.0 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue
24

Turn right onto US 95 ALT

27 mi · 32 min · US 95 ALT
25

Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

3.4 mi · 5 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
26

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
27

Merge onto US 50

17 mi · 21 min · California Emigrant Trail
28

Continue on US 50

2.6 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
29

Turn right onto Second Avenue

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Second Avenue
30

At end of road, turn left onto FAS 803

141 ft · 8 sec · Pike Street
31

Turn right onto Logan Alley

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Logan Alley
32

Arrive at destination

Shady Lane

Trip Plan

For a successful 7-hour and 15-minute trek, plan for at least two intentional stops to break up the drive and manage your fatigue. Given the rural nature of these Nevada roads, verify your fuel levels before starting, especially since you should budget around $73 for gas. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to ensure you arrive in Dayton well before nightfall. Since this is a turn-heavy route, keep your speed steady and pay close attention to road signage when switching from the main highway to local connectors. Flexibility is key here, so use your two planned stops to stretch your legs and reset before tackling the more technical sections of the drive.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184 miles from Pahrump, NV, or about 3h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 208.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 81 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 184 miles or 3h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dayton, NV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pahrump, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pahrump, NV

This is one driving day of about 368 miles and 7h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Pahrump, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 208.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in and county seat of Nye County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tonopah, NV

184 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Beatty, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tonopah, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 184 miles from Pahrump, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 208.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Pahrump, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 289.1

Schurz, Nevada

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 78.8

Beatty, NV

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pahrump Valley Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pahrump, Nevada

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17757511970

Visit website

Hawthorne Ordnance Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 262.8

Hawthorne, Nevada

Hours: Closed

+17759455400

Visit website

Torrance Ranch Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 78.8

Beatty, Nevada

Hours: 6 am–7:30 pm

+17753224990

Visit website

Big Dune Recreation Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 52.6

Amargosa Valley, Nevada

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 367.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NV 160 / Pahrump Valley Highway

Turn right onto NV 160 / Pahrump Valley Highway

Navigation decision point

5
27.4 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Navigation decision point

4
73.4 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | US 95 / West Main Street

Turn right onto US 95 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
190.4 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in | US 6; US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Navigation decision point

6
367.8 mi into trip | ~7h 15m in | FAS 803 / Pike Street

At end of road, turn left onto FAS 803 / Pike Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$73.31 one way

$146.62 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 129 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $77.58 $155.17
premium $5.59 $81.00 $162.01
diesel $5.61 $81.25 $162.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$73

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$98–$123

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 128.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 110.4 1 $38.64 $17.66
Efficient EV 92 1 $32.20 $14.72
EV Truck/SUV 147.2 1 $51.52 $23.55

Gas CO2

129 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pahrump, NV

Night in Pahrump on Saturday

Local time

9:40 PM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dayton, NV

Night in Dayton on Saturday

Local time

9:40 PM

PDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 15m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that feels more like a technical local excursion than a high-speed interstate haul, as only 14% of the route is classified as highway. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 208.9 miles along the Veterans Memorial Highway. The road requires consistent focus due to its turn-heavy profile, which keeps you engaged behind the wheel. As you transition between the various local roads, the driving experience shifts from wider stretches to more winding, localized segments. This mix ensures the trip remains dynamic rather than becoming a monotonous highway grind.

Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 208.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NV 160 / Pahrump Valley Highway.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NV 160 / Pahrump Valley Highway): Navigation decision point; at 27.4 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 73.4 miles (US 95 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 15m. Total distance: 368 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 208.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dayton, NV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NV 160 / Pahrump Valley Highway): Navigation decision point; at 27.4 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 73.4 miles (US 95 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dayton, NV before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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