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

1470.4 miles 2366.3 km · straight line
1692.1 miles actual route 2723.1 km · driving distance
29h 22min estimated drive time
$163 - $200 estimated fuel cost
~3h 27min flight time
79° E bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Memphis is 1470.4 miles (2366.3 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located E of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 1692.1 miles, taking about 29h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 27min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and Memphis in Tennessee.

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 Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 22min $163 - $200 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 14min $135–$254* Budget
Train ~38h 11min $203–$592* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 490 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 123 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM