Death Valley to Enchanted Hills: Road Trip Guide & Distance

584 miles 939.9 km · straight line
700.8 miles estimated 1127.9 km · driving distance
14h 6min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from Enchanted Hills?

The distance from Death Valley to Enchanted Hills is 584 miles (939.9 km) as the crow flies. Enchanted Hills is located E of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 700.8 miles, taking about 14h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California and Enchanted Hills in New Mexico.

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 Death Valley and Enchanted Hills. 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 Death Valley to Enchanted Hills

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 6min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 55min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 20min $84–$245* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & Enchanted Hills

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
Enchanted Hills
35.34°N, 106.59°W
America/Denver
1500m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients