Furnace Creek to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

694.9 miles 1118.3 km · straight line
916.7 miles actual route 1475.3 km · driving distance
18h 19min estimated drive time
$88 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
336° NNW bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Portland, Oregon is 694.9 miles (1118.3 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located NNW of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 916.7 miles, taking about 18h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Portland, Oregon in Oregon.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Portland, Oregon. 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 Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 19min $88 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 59min $73–$138* Budget
Train ~23h 49min $110–$321* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM