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

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Mesa Verde is 475.2 miles (764.8 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located ENE of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 570.3 miles, taking about 11h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and Mesa Verde in Colorado.

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 Mesa Verde. 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.