Furnace Creek to Spokane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

774.4 miles 1246.3 km · straight line
929.3 miles estimated 1495.6 km · driving distance
18h 42min estimated drive time
$89 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Spokane?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Spokane is 774.4 miles (1246.3 km) as the crow flies. Spokane is located N of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 929.3 miles, taking about 18h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Spokane 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Spokane. 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 Spokane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 42min $89 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 26min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~24h 19min $112–$325* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & Spokane

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Spokane
47.66°N, 117.43°W
America/Los_Angeles
576m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 258 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients