Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Joshua Tree, California (National Park) from Monument Valley?
The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Monument Valley is 390 miles (627.7 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located NE of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 468 miles, taking about 9h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and Monument Valley in Utah.
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 Monument Valley. 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 Monument Valley
Suggested Stops Between Joshua Tree, California (National Park) & Monument Valley
- 199 mi
- 2116 mi
- 3139 mi
- 4258 mi
- 5264 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
- You could travel this distance about 63.8 times to circle the Earth's equator