Death Valley to Glacier: Road Trip Guide & Distance

859.6 miles 1383.4 km · straight line
1031.5 miles estimated 1660.1 km · driving distance
20h 45min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
10° N bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from Glacier?

The distance from Death Valley to Glacier is 859.6 miles (1383.4 km) as the crow flies. Glacier is located N of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1031.5 miles, taking about 20h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California and Glacier in Montana.

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 Death Valley and Glacier. 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 Glacier

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 45min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 54min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~26h 59min $124–$361* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & Glacier

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
Glacier
48.76°N, 113.79°W
America/Denver
1966m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients