Adelanto to Joshua Tree, California (Town): Road Trip Guide & Distance

69.8 miles 112.3 km · straight line
87.2 miles estimated 140.4 km · driving distance
1h 45min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Adelanto from Joshua Tree, California (Town)?

The distance from Adelanto to Joshua Tree, California (Town) is 69.8 miles (112.3 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (Town) is located ESE of Adelanto. By car, the driving distance is approximately 87.2 miles, taking about 1h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Adelanto and Joshua Tree, California (Town). 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 Adelanto to Joshua Tree, California (Town)

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 45min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 6min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 40min $10–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Adelanto & Joshua Tree, California (Town)

Quick Facts

Adelanto
34.58°N, 117.41°W
America/Los_Angeles
875m elevation
Joshua Tree, California (Town)
34.13°N, 116.31°W
America/Los_Angeles
817m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 356.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients