Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1464.1 miles 2356.2 km · straight line
1756.9 miles estimated 2827.4 km · driving distance
35h 21min estimated drive time
$169 - $208 estimated fuel cost
~3h 27min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Joshua Tree, California (National Park) from St. Louis?

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to St. Louis is 1464.1 miles (2356.2 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located ENE of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 1756.9 miles, taking about 35h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 27min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and St. Louis in Missouri.

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 St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 21min $169 - $208 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 25min $141–$264* Budget
Train ~45h 57min $211–$615* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joshua Tree, California (National Park) & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 488 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 122 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients