Furnace Creek to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

341.8 miles 550.1 km · straight line
394.9 miles actual route 635.6 km · driving distance
8h 18min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
126° SE bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Phoenix?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Phoenix is 341.8 miles (550.1 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located SE of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 394.9 miles, taking about 8h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Phoenix 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 Phoenix. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 18min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 58min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 53min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM