Death Valley to San Tan Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

383.5 miles 617.2 km · straight line
460.2 miles estimated 740.6 km · driving distance
9h 15min estimated drive time
$44 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from San Tan Valley?

The distance from Death Valley to San Tan Valley is 383.5 miles (617.2 km) as the crow flies. San Tan Valley is located SE of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 460.2 miles, taking about 9h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California and San Tan Valley 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 San Tan Valley. 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 San Tan Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 15min $44 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 6min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 47min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & San Tan Valley

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
San Tan Valley
33.19°N, 111.53°W
America/Phoenix
462m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients