Death Valley to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

347.8 miles 559.8 km · straight line
402.8 miles actual route 648.2 km · driving distance
8h 28min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
126° SE bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from Phoenix?

The distance from Death Valley to Phoenix is 347.8 miles (559.8 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located SE of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 402.8 miles, taking about 8h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California and Phoenix in Arizona.

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. 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 Phoenix. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 28min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 10min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~8h 3min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM