Denali to Redwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Denali from Redwood?

The distance from Denali to Redwood is 1872.2 miles (3013 km) as the crow flies. Redwood is located SE of Denali. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2246.6 miles, taking about 45h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 16min. Both are located in United States — Denali in Alaska and Redwood in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Denali and Redwood. 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.