Grand Junction to Joshua Tree, California (Town): Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Grand Junction from Joshua Tree, California (Town)?
The distance from Grand Junction to Joshua Tree, California (Town) is 548.6 miles (882.9 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (Town) is located SW of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 658.3 miles, taking about 13h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Junction and Joshua Tree, California (Town). 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 Grand Junction to Joshua Tree, California (Town)
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 45.4 times to circle the Earth's equator