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

695.7 miles 1119.7 km · straight line
834.9 miles estimated 1343.6 km · driving distance
16h 48min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Pueblo West is 695.7 miles (1119.7 km) as the crow flies. Pueblo West is located ENE of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 834.9 miles, taking about 16h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and Pueblo West in Colorado.

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 Pueblo West. 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 Pueblo West

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 48min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 10min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 50min $100–$292* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
Pueblo West
38.35°N, 104.72°W
America/Denver
1544m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients