Furnace Creek to Idaho Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

547.5 miles 881.1 km · straight line
657 miles estimated 1057.3 km · driving distance
13h 13min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
26° NNE bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Idaho Falls?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Idaho Falls is 547.5 miles (881.1 km) as the crow flies. Idaho Falls is located NNE of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 657 miles, taking about 13h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Idaho Falls in Idaho.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Idaho Falls. 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.

How to Get from Furnace Creek to Idaho Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 13min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 52min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 11min $79–$230* Comfort

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Idaho Falls
43.47°N, 112.03°W
America/Boise
1434m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients