Furnace Creek to Nampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

489.6 miles 788 km · straight line
587.6 miles estimated 945.6 km · driving distance
11h 49min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Nampa?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Nampa is 489.6 miles (788 km) as the crow flies. Nampa is located N of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 587.6 miles, taking about 11h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Nampa in Idaho.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Furnace Creek and Nampa. 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 Nampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 49min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 11min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 14min $71–$206* Comfort

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Nampa
43.54°N, 116.56°W
America/Boise
767m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients