Death Valley to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Death Valley from San Francisco?

The distance from Death Valley to San Francisco is 314 miles (505.4 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 500.5 miles, taking about 9h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. 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 San Francisco. 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.