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

578.9 miles 931.6 km · straight line
694.6 miles estimated 1117.9 km · driving distance
13h 58min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Santa Fe is 578.9 miles (931.6 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located ENE of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 694.6 miles, taking about 13h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and Santa Fe in New Mexico.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 58min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 46min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 9min $83–$243* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
Santa Fe
35.69°N, 105.94°W
America/Denver
2134m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients