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

116.3 miles 187.1 km · straight line
145.3 miles estimated 233.9 km · driving distance
2h 55min estimated drive time
$14 - $17 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
221° SW bearing direction

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

The distance from Bullhead City to Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is 116.3 miles (187.1 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is located SW of Bullhead City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 145.3 miles, taking about 2h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States — Bullhead City in Arizona and Joshua Tree, California (National Park) 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 (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 Bullhead City to Joshua Tree, California (National Park)

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 55min $14 - $17 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 30min $12–$22* Budget
Train ~2h 46min $17–$51* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Bullhead City
35.15°N, 114.57°W
America/Phoenix
170m 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 39 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 214.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients