Furnace Creek to Nogales: Road Trip Guide & Distance

490.4 miles 789.3 km · straight line
588.6 miles estimated 947.2 km · driving distance
11h 50min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
134° SE bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Nogales?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Nogales is 490.4 miles (789.3 km) as the crow flies. Nogales is located SE of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 588.6 miles, taking about 11h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Nogales in Arizona.

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 Nogales. 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 Nogales

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 50min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 12min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 15min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & Nogales

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Nogales
31.34°N, 110.93°W
America/Phoenix
1168m 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 50.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients