Death Valley to Ripon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

245.5 miles 395.1 km · straight line
306.9 miles estimated 493.9 km · driving distance
6h 10min estimated drive time
$30 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from Ripon?

The distance from Death Valley to Ripon is 245.5 miles (395.1 km) as the crow flies. Ripon is located WNW of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 306.9 miles, taking about 6h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States.

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. 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 Ripon. 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 Ripon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 10min $30 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 24min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 52min $37–$107* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & Ripon

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
Ripon
37.74°N, 121.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
21m 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 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 101.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients