Clifton to Death Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Clifton from Death Valley?

The distance from Clifton to Death Valley is 495.4 miles (797.3 km) as the crow flies. Death Valley is located WSW of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 594.5 miles, taking about 11h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado 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 Clifton 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.