Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Joshua Tree, California (Town): Road Trip Guide & Distance

566.8 miles 912.1 km · straight line
680.1 miles estimated 1094.5 km · driving distance
13h 41min estimated drive time
$65 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
240° WSW bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Joshua Tree, California (Town)?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Joshua Tree, California (Town) is 566.8 miles (912.1 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (Town) is located WSW of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 680.1 miles, taking about 13h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Joshua Tree, California (Town) 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Black Canyon of the Gunnison 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 Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Joshua Tree, California (Town)

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 41min $65 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 25min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 47min $82–$238* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Joshua Tree, California (Town)

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m 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 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients