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

1234.9 miles 1987.4 km · straight line
1473.6 miles actual route 2371.6 km · driving distance
26h 35min estimated drive time
$142 - $175 estimated fuel cost
~2h 59min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Kansas City is 1234.9 miles (1987.4 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located ENE of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 1473.6 miles, taking about 26h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and Kansas City in Missouri.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Joshua Tree, California (National Park) and Kansas City. 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.

How to Get from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 35min $142 - $175 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 54min $118–$221* Budget
Train ~34h 34min $177–$516* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 412 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM