Furnace Creek to South Yuba City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

318.8 miles 513 km · straight line
382.5 miles estimated 615.6 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from South Yuba City?

The distance from Furnace Creek to South Yuba City is 318.8 miles (513 km) as the crow flies. South Yuba City is located NW of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.5 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. 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 South Yuba City. 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 South Yuba City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & South Yuba City

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
South Yuba City
39.12°N, 121.64°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients