Canyonlands to Death Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

403 miles 648.5 km · straight line
483.6 miles estimated 778.2 km · driving distance
9h 44min estimated drive time
$47 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Canyonlands from Death Valley?

The distance from Canyonlands to Death Valley is 403 miles (648.5 km) as the crow flies. Death Valley is located WSW of Canyonlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 483.6 miles, taking about 9h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Canyonlands 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 Canyonlands 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 Canyonlands to Death Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 44min $47 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 41min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 15min $58–$169* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canyonlands & Death Valley

Quick Facts

Canyonlands
38.21°N, 109.90°W
America/Denver
1524m 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 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients