Ardmore to Joshua Tree, California (National Park): Road Trip Guide & Distance

1072.8 miles 1726.5 km · straight line
1287.4 miles estimated 2071.8 km · driving distance
25h 54min estimated drive time
$124 - $152 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Ardmore from Joshua Tree, California (National Park)?

The distance from Ardmore to Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is 1072.8 miles (1726.5 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is located W of Ardmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1287.4 miles, taking about 25h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Ardmore in Oklahoma and Joshua Tree, California (National Park) 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. 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. 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 Ardmore and Joshua Tree, California (National Park). 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 Ardmore to Joshua Tree, California (National Park)

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 54min $124 - $152 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 5min $103–$193* Budget
Train ~33h 40min $154–$451* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ardmore & Joshua Tree, California (National Park)

Quick Facts

Ardmore
34.17°N, 97.14°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 358 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients