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

880.5 miles 1417.1 km · straight line
1106.2 miles actual route 1780.3 km · driving distance
21h 32min estimated drive time
$106 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
338° NNW bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Portland, Oregon is 880.5 miles (1417.1 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located NNW of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 1106.2 miles, taking about 21h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and Portland, Oregon in Oregon.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Portland, Oregon. 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 Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 32min $106 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 50min $88–$166* Budget
Train ~28h 0min $133–$387* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 294 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM