Furnace Creek to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

612.3 miles 985.4 km · straight line
734.8 miles estimated 1182.5 km · driving distance
14h 47min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Santa Fe?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Santa Fe is 612.3 miles (985.4 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located E of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 734.8 miles, taking about 14h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Santa Fe in New Mexico.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Furnace Creek and Santa Fe. 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 Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 47min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 44min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 13min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Santa Fe
35.69°N, 105.94°W
America/Denver
2134m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients