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

554.2 miles 891.9 km · straight line
665.1 miles estimated 1070.3 km · driving distance
13h 23min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
234° SW bearing direction

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

The distance from Clifton to Joshua Tree, California (Town) is 554.2 miles (891.9 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (Town) is located SW of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 665.1 miles, taking about 13h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Clifton 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 Clifton 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 Clifton to Joshua Tree, California (Town)

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 23min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 4min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 24min $80–$233* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m 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 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients