Death Valley to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

903 miles 1453.3 km · straight line
1083.7 miles estimated 1744 km · driving distance
21h 48min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Death Valley to Midland, Texas is 903 miles (1453.3 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located ESE of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1083.7 miles, taking about 21h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California and Midland, Texas in Texas.

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. 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 Midland, Texas. 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 Midland, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 48min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 10min $87–$163* Budget
Train ~28h 20min $130–$379* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & Midland, Texas

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 301 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients