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

1067.5 miles 1717.9 km · straight line
1225.9 miles actual route 1972.9 km · driving distance
20h 53min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to San Antonio is 1067.5 miles (1717.9 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located ESE of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 1225.9 miles, taking about 20h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and San Antonio in Texas.

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 San Antonio. 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 San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 53min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 4min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~27h 9min $147–$429* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 356 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM