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

1649.1 miles 2654 km · straight line
1903.9 miles actual route 3064 km · driving distance
33h 14min estimated drive time
$183 - $226 estimated fuel cost
~3h 49min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Nashville is 1649.1 miles (2654 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located ENE of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 1903.9 miles, taking about 33h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 49min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and Nashville 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 Nashville. 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 Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 14min $183 - $226 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 53min $152–$286* Budget
Train ~43h 12min $228–$666* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 550 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 137 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM