Furnace Creek to Grand Junction: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Furnace Creek from Grand Junction?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Grand Junction is 488.3 miles (785.9 km) as the crow flies. Grand Junction is located ENE of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 586 miles, taking about 11h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction. 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.