Furnace Creek to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

293 miles 471.5 km · straight line
434.4 miles actual route 699.1 km · driving distance
9h 25min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Sacramento?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Sacramento is 293 miles (471.5 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WNW of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 434.4 miles, taking about 9h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Furnace Creek and Sacramento. 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 Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 25min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 18min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 57min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM