Death Valley to Lincoln, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

288.7 miles 464.6 km · straight line
360.9 miles estimated 580.8 km · driving distance
7h 16min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from Lincoln, California?

The distance from Death Valley to Lincoln, California is 288.7 miles (464.6 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, California is located NW of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360.9 miles, taking about 7h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Death Valley and Lincoln, California. 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 Lincoln, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 16min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 43min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 54min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & Lincoln, California

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
Lincoln, California
38.89°N, 121.29°W
America/Los_Angeles
51m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients