Furnace Creek to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

641.6 miles 1032.5 km · straight line
769.9 miles estimated 1239 km · driving distance
15h 29min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Yellowstone?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Yellowstone is 641.6 miles (1032.5 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NNE of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 769.9 miles, taking about 15h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

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 Yellowstone. 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 Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 29min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 35min $62–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 8min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Yellowstone
44.43°N, 110.59°W
America/Denver
2357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients