Furnace Creek to Jackson Hole: Road Trip Guide & Distance

582.6 miles 937.6 km · straight line
699.1 miles estimated 1125.1 km · driving distance
14h 4min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Jackson Hole?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Jackson Hole is 582.6 miles (937.6 km) as the crow flies. Jackson Hole is located NNE of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 699.1 miles, taking about 14h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Jackson Hole in Wyoming.

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 Jackson Hole. 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 Jackson Hole

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 4min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 53min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 17min $84–$245* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & Jackson Hole

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Jackson Hole
43.48°N, 110.76°W
America/Denver
1901m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients