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

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Kearney is 1035.5 miles (1666.5 km) as the crow flies. Kearney is located ENE of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 1242.6 miles, taking about 25h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and Kearney in Nebraska.

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 Kearney. 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.