Furnace Creek to Saguaro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

439.4 miles 707.1 km · straight line
527.2 miles estimated 848.5 km · driving distance
10h 36min estimated drive time
$51 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
131° SE bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Saguaro?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Saguaro is 439.4 miles (707.1 km) as the crow flies. Saguaro is located SE of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 527.2 miles, taking about 10h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Saguaro 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 Saguaro. 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.

How to Get from Furnace Creek to Saguaro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 36min $51 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 43min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 4min $63–$185* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & Saguaro

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Saguaro
32.18°N, 111.17°W
America/Phoenix
900m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients