Furnace Creek to Gallup: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Furnace Creek from Gallup?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Gallup is 458.5 miles (737.9 km) as the crow flies. Gallup is located E of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 550.2 miles, taking about 11h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Gallup in New Mexico.

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 Gallup. 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.