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

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

The distance from Houston to Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is 1236.2 miles (1989.4 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is located WNW of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1419.8 miles, taking about 24h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in United States — Houston 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 Houston 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.