Death Valley to Los Lunas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

584.5 miles 940.6 km · straight line
701.3 miles estimated 1128.7 km · driving distance
14h 7min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from Los Lunas?

The distance from Death Valley to Los Lunas is 584.5 miles (940.6 km) as the crow flies. Los Lunas is located E of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 701.3 miles, taking about 14h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California and Los Lunas 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 Los Lunas. 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 Los Lunas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 7min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 56min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 21min $84–$245* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & Los Lunas

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
Los Lunas
34.81°N, 106.73°W
America/Denver
1480m 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