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

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

The distance from Bullhead City to Joshua Tree, California (Town) is 121.4 miles (195.4 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (Town) is located SW of Bullhead City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 151.8 miles, taking about 3h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Bullhead City in Arizona and Joshua Tree, California (Town) in California.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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. 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 Bullhead City 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.