Great Sand Dunes to Joshua Tree, California (Town): Road Trip Guide & Distance

650 miles 1046.1 km · straight line
780 miles estimated 1255.3 km · driving distance
15h 41min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Great Sand Dunes from Joshua Tree, California (Town)?

The distance from Great Sand Dunes to Joshua Tree, California (Town) is 650 miles (1046.1 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (Town) is located WSW of Great Sand Dunes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 780 miles, taking about 15h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Great Sand Dunes 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 Great Sand Dunes 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 Great Sand Dunes to Joshua Tree, California (Town)

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 41min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 49min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 23min $94–$273* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Sand Dunes & Joshua Tree, California (Town)

Quick Facts

Great Sand Dunes
37.79°N, 105.59°W
America/Denver
2400m 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 217 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients