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

1433.9 miles 2307.7 km · straight line
1770 miles actual route 2848.5 km · driving distance
33h 43min estimated drive time
$170 - $210 estimated fuel cost
~3h 23min flight time
130° SE bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Mexico City is 1433.9 miles (2307.7 km) as the crow flies. Mexico City is located SE of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 1770 miles, taking about 33h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 23min. Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is in California, United States, while Mexico City is in 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Mexico City. 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 Mexico City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 43min $170 - $210 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 28min $142–$266* Budget
Train ~43h 50min $212–$620* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 478 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 119 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM