Furnace Creek to Durango: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Furnace Creek from Durango?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Durango is 499.7 miles (804.2 km) as the crow flies. Durango is located E of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 599.6 miles, taking about 12h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Durango in Colorado.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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