Furnace Creek to Poplar Bluff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Furnace Creek from Poplar Bluff?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Poplar Bluff is 1463.8 miles (2355.7 km) as the crow flies. Poplar Bluff is located E of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1756.5 miles, taking about 35h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 27min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Poplar Bluff in Missouri.

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. 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 Poplar Bluff. 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.