Furnace Creek to Susanville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

341.7 miles 549.9 km · straight line
410 miles estimated 659.9 km · driving distance
8h 15min estimated drive time
$39 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
324° NW bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Susanville?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Susanville is 341.7 miles (549.9 km) as the crow flies. Susanville is located NW of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 410 miles, taking about 8h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. 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 Susanville. 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 Susanville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 15min $39 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 54min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 50min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & Susanville

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Susanville
40.42°N, 120.65°W
America/Los_Angeles
1276m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients