Furnace Creek to Flagstaff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Furnace Creek from Flagstaff?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Flagstaff is 304.8 miles (490.5 km) as the crow flies. Flagstaff is located ESE of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Flagstaff in Arizona.

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 Flagstaff. 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.