El Paso to Joshua Tree, California (National Park): Road Trip Guide & Distance

565.6 miles 910.3 km · straight line
674.7 miles actual route 1085.9 km · driving distance
12h 1min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Joshua Tree, California (National Park)?

The distance from El Paso to Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is 565.6 miles (910.3 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is located WNW of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 674.7 miles, taking about 12h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas and Joshua Tree, California (National Park) 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 El Paso and Joshua Tree, California (National Park). 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 El Paso to Joshua Tree, California (National Park)

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 1min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 25min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~15h 37min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Joshua Tree, California (National Park)

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM