Furnace Creek to Dumas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

831 miles 1337.3 km · straight line
997.2 miles estimated 1604.8 km · driving distance
20h 4min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Dumas?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Dumas is 831 miles (1337.3 km) as the crow flies. Dumas is located E of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 997.2 miles, taking about 20h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Dumas in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Furnace Creek and Dumas. 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 Dumas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 4min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 5min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~26h 5min $120–$349* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & Dumas

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Dumas
35.87°N, 101.97°W
America/Chicago
1116m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 277 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients