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

715.4 miles 1151.4 km · straight line
1052.4 miles actual route 1693.6 km · driving distance
18h 18min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

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

The distance from Colorado Springs to Joshua Tree, California (Town) is 715.4 miles (1151.4 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (Town) is located WSW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1052.4 miles, taking about 18h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs 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. 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 Colorado Springs and Joshua Tree, California (Town). The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Joshua Tree, California (Town)

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 18min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 58min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~23h 47min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Joshua Tree, California (Town)

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM