Fort Worth to Joshua Tree, California (National Park): Road Trip Guide & Distance

1073.5 miles 1727.7 km · straight line
1278.4 miles actual route 2057.4 km · driving distance
22h 3min estimated drive time
$123 - $151 estimated fuel cost
~2h 40min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Joshua Tree, California (National Park)?

The distance from Fort Worth to Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is 1073.5 miles (1727.7 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is located W of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1278.4 miles, taking about 22h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 40min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth 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. 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Joshua Tree, California (National Park)

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 3min $123 - $151 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 28min $102–$192* Budget
Train ~28h 40min $153–$447* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Joshua Tree, California (National Park)

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 358 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM