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

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Seattle is 1005.9 miles (1618.8 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NNW of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 1279.3 miles, taking about 24h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and Seattle in Washington.

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. 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. 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 Seattle. 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.