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

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

The distance from Indianapolis to Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is 1686.3 miles (2713.9 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is located W of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1966.6 miles, taking about 34h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 54min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana 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 Indianapolis 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.