Furnace Creek to Lewiston, Idaho: Road Trip Guide & Distance

688.1 miles 1107.4 km · straight line
825.7 miles estimated 1328.9 km · driving distance
16h 37min estimated drive time
$79 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
359° N bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Lewiston, Idaho?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Lewiston, Idaho is 688.1 miles (1107.4 km) as the crow flies. Lewiston, Idaho is located N of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 825.7 miles, taking about 16h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Lewiston, Idaho 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Furnace Creek and Lewiston, Idaho. 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 Lewiston, Idaho

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 37min $79 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 56min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 36min $99–$289* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & Lewiston, Idaho

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Lewiston, Idaho
46.42°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
227m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients