Furnace Creek to Rio Rico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Furnace Creek from Rio Rico?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Rio Rico is 482.1 miles (775.8 km) as the crow flies. Rio Rico is located SE of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 578.5 miles, taking about 11h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Rio Rico 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 Rio Rico. 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.