Furnace Creek to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

819.2 miles 1318.4 km · straight line
1083.2 miles actual route 1743.3 km · driving distance
20h 35min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
342° NNW bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Seattle?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Seattle is 819.2 miles (1318.4 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NNW of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1083.2 miles, taking about 20h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 35min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 42min $87–$162* Budget
Train ~26h 46min $130–$379* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & Seattle

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 273 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM