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

856.5 miles 1378.4 km · straight line
1027.8 miles estimated 1654.1 km · driving distance
20h 41min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
343° NNW bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to The Dalles is 856.5 miles (1378.4 km) as the crow flies. The Dalles is located NNW of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 1027.8 miles, taking about 20h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and The Dalles in Oregon.

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 The Dalles. 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 The Dalles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 41min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 49min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~26h 53min $123–$360* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joshua Tree, California (National Park) & The Dalles

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
The Dalles
45.59°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
77m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 286 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients