Bartlesville to Death Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1159.4 miles 1865.8 km · straight line
1391.2 miles estimated 2239 km · driving distance
27h 59min estimated drive time
$134 - $165 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Bartlesville from Death Valley?

The distance from Bartlesville to Death Valley is 1159.4 miles (1865.8 km) as the crow flies. Death Valley is located W of Bartlesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1391.2 miles, taking about 27h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Bartlesville in Oklahoma and Death Valley 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bartlesville 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.

How to Get from Bartlesville to Death Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 59min $134 - $165 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 35min $111–$209* Budget
Train ~36h 23min $167–$487* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bartlesville & Death Valley

Quick Facts

Bartlesville
36.75°N, 95.98°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 386 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients