Death Valley to Kanab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

246.4 miles 396.5 km · straight line
308 miles estimated 495.6 km · driving distance
6h 12min estimated drive time
$30 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from Kanab?

The distance from Death Valley to Kanab is 246.4 miles (396.5 km) as the crow flies. Kanab is located E of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 308 miles, taking about 6h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California and Kanab in Utah.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Kanab. 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 Kanab

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 12min $30 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 26min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 53min $37–$108* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & Kanab

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
Kanab
37.05°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1506m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 82 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 101.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients