Bend to Furnace Creek: Road Trip Guide & Distance

575 miles 925.3 km · straight line
690 miles estimated 1110.4 km · driving distance
13h 53min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
154° SSE bearing direction

How far is Bend from Furnace Creek?

The distance from Bend to Furnace Creek is 575 miles (925.3 km) as the crow flies. Furnace Creek is located SSE of Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 690 miles, taking about 13h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Bend in Oregon 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bend and Furnace Creek. 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 Bend to Furnace Creek

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 53min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 40min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 3min $83–$241* Comfort

Quick Facts

Bend
44.06°N, 121.32°W
America/Los_Angeles
1108m 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 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients