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

734.6 miles 1182.3 km · straight line
944.8 miles actual route 1520.5 km · driving distance
17h 8min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
242° WSW bearing direction

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

The distance from Denver to Joshua Tree, California (Town) is 734.6 miles (1182.3 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (Town) is located WSW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 944.8 miles, taking about 17h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to Joshua Tree, California (Town)

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 8min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 34min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~22h 16min $113–$331* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 245 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM