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

450.4 miles 724.8 km · straight line
519.9 miles actual route 836.7 km · driving distance
10h 28min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Sacramento is 450.4 miles (724.8 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located NW of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 519.9 miles, taking about 10h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joshua Tree, California (National Park) and Sacramento. 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 Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 28min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 34min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 57min $62–$182* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM