Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Joshua Tree, California (National Park) from Las Cruces?
The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Las Cruces is 538.8 miles (867.1 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located E of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 646.5 miles, taking about 13h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Joshua Tree, California (National Park) and Las Cruces. 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 Las Cruces
Suggested Stops Between Joshua Tree, California (National Park) & Las Cruces
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.2 times to circle the Earth's equator