Furnace Creek to Duarte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

172 miles 276.8 km · straight line
215 miles estimated 346 km · driving distance
4h 20min estimated drive time
$21 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
202° SSW bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Duarte?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Duarte is 172 miles (276.8 km) as the crow flies. Duarte is located SSW of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 215 miles, taking about 4h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 20min $21 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 12min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 7min $26–$75* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & Duarte

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Duarte
34.14°N, 117.98°W
America/Los_Angeles
156m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 57 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 144.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients