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

263.1 miles 423.4 km · straight line
328.9 miles estimated 529.3 km · driving distance
6h 37min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
83° E bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Payson, Arizona is 263.1 miles (423.4 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located E of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 328.9 miles, taking about 6h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and Payson, Arizona in Arizona.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Payson, Arizona. 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 Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 37min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 56min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 17min $39–$115* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
Payson, Arizona
34.23°N, 111.33°W
America/Phoenix
1500m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 88 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients