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

1048.9 miles 1688.1 km · straight line
1226.2 miles actual route 1973.4 km · driving distance
21h 26min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
79° E bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Oklahoma City is 1048.9 miles (1688.1 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located E of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 1226.2 miles, taking about 21h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.

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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 26min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 43min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~27h 52min $147–$429* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 350 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM