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

288.1 miles 463.6 km · straight line
360.1 miles estimated 579.5 km · driving distance
7h 15min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
109° ESE bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Marana is 288.1 miles (463.6 km) as the crow flies. Marana is located ESE of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 360.1 miles, taking about 7h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and Marana in Arizona.

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 Marana. 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 Marana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 15min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 42min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 53min $43–$126* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
Marana
32.44°N, 111.23°W
America/Phoenix
607m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients