Caldwell to Furnace Creek: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Caldwell from Furnace Creek?

The distance from Caldwell to Furnace Creek is 497.9 miles (801.3 km) as the crow flies. Furnace Creek is located S of Caldwell. By car, the driving distance is approximately 597.5 miles, taking about 12h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Caldwell in Idaho and Furnace Creek 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Caldwell 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.