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

290.1 miles 466.8 km · straight line
362.6 miles estimated 583.5 km · driving distance
7h 18min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
40° NE bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Kanab is 290.1 miles (466.8 km) as the crow flies. Kanab is located NE of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 362.6 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and Kanab in Utah.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joshua Tree, California (National Park) and Kanab. 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 Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Kanab

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 18min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 46min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 56min $44–$127* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
Kanab
37.05°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1506m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients