Casa Grande to Furnace Creek: Road Trip Guide & Distance

381.2 miles 613.5 km · straight line
457.5 miles estimated 736.2 km · driving distance
9h 12min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
312° NW bearing direction

How far is Casa Grande from Furnace Creek?

The distance from Casa Grande to Furnace Creek is 381.2 miles (613.5 km) as the crow flies. Furnace Creek is located NW of Casa Grande. By car, the driving distance is approximately 457.5 miles, taking about 9h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Casa Grande in Arizona 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. 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 Casa Grande 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 Casa Grande to Furnace Creek

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 12min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 2min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 44min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Casa Grande & Furnace Creek

Quick Facts

Casa Grande
32.88°N, 111.76°W
America/Phoenix
426m 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 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients