Death Valley to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

685.1 miles 1102.6 km · straight line
877.5 miles actual route 1412.2 km · driving distance
15h 34min estimated drive time
$84 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from Denver?

The distance from Death Valley to Denver is 685.1 miles (1102.6 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located ENE of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 877.5 miles, taking about 15h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California and Denver in Colorado.

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. 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 Death Valley and Denver. 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 Death Valley to Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 34min $84 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 41min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~20h 14min $105–$307* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & Denver

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 228 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM