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

258.5 miles 416 km · straight line
323.1 miles estimated 520 km · driving distance
6h 30min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
30° NNE bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Saint George is 258.5 miles (416 km) as the crow flies. Saint George is located NNE of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 323.1 miles, taking about 6h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and Saint George in Utah.

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 Saint George. 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 Saint George

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 30min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 48min $26–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 11min $39–$113* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
Saint George
37.10°N, 113.58°W
America/Denver
823m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 86 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 96.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients