Death Valley to Joshua Tree, California (National Park): Road Trip Guide & Distance

192.7 miles 310.1 km · straight line
240.8 miles estimated 387.6 km · driving distance
4h 51min estimated drive time
$23 - $29 estimated fuel cost
~53min flight time
162° SSE bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from Joshua Tree, California (National Park)?

The distance from Death Valley to Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is 192.7 miles (310.1 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is located SSE of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 240.8 miles, taking about 4h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 53min. Both are located in United States.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Death Valley 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 Death Valley to Joshua Tree, California (National Park)

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 51min $23 - $29 Flexible stops
Fly ~53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 49min $19–$36* Budget
Train ~4h 36min $29–$84* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & Joshua Tree, California (National Park)

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m 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 64 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 129.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients