Enchanted Hills to Joshua Tree, California (National Park): Road Trip Guide & Distance

538.7 miles 866.9 km · straight line
646.4 miles estimated 1040.3 km · driving distance
13h 0min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Enchanted Hills from Joshua Tree, California (National Park)?

The distance from Enchanted Hills to Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is 538.7 miles (866.9 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is located W of Enchanted Hills. By car, the driving distance is approximately 646.4 miles, taking about 13h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Enchanted Hills in New Mexico 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 Enchanted Hills 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 Enchanted Hills to Joshua Tree, California (National Park)

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 0min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 36min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 54min $78–$226* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Enchanted Hills & Joshua Tree, California (National Park)

Quick Facts

Enchanted Hills
35.34°N, 106.59°W
America/Denver
1500m 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 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients