Furnace Creek to Elko: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Furnace Creek from Elko?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Elko is 308.1 miles (495.8 km) as the crow flies. Elko is located N of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.1 miles, taking about 7h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Elko in Nevada.

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.

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