Arches to Death Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Arches from Death Valley?

The distance from Arches to Death Valley is 429.3 miles (690.9 km) as the crow flies. Death Valley is located WSW of Arches. By car, the driving distance is approximately 515.2 miles, taking about 10h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Arches in Utah and Death Valley in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Arches and Death Valley. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.