Death Valley to Union City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

289.9 miles 466.5 km · straight line
362.3 miles estimated 583.1 km · driving distance
7h 17min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from Union City?

The distance from Death Valley to Union City is 289.9 miles (466.5 km) as the crow flies. Union City is located WNW of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 362.3 miles, taking about 7h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. 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 Union City. 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 Union City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 17min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 44min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 55min $43–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & Union City

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
Union City
37.60°N, 122.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
21m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients