Albuquerque to Furnace Creek: Road Trip Guide & Distance

580.2 miles 933.7 km · straight line
681.9 miles actual route 1097.4 km · driving distance
12h 22min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Furnace Creek?

The distance from Albuquerque to Furnace Creek is 580.2 miles (933.7 km) as the crow flies. Furnace Creek is located WNW of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 681.9 miles, taking about 12h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Furnace Creek in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Furnace Creek. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Furnace Creek

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 22min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 50min $55–$102* Budget
Train ~16h 5min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Furnace Creek

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM