Joshua Tree, California (Town) to Nogales: Road Trip Guide & Distance

367.4 miles 591.2 km · straight line
440.8 miles estimated 709.4 km · driving distance
8h 52min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
120° ESE bearing direction

How far is Joshua Tree, California (Town) from Nogales?

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (Town) to Nogales is 367.4 miles (591.2 km) as the crow flies. Nogales is located ESE of Joshua Tree, California (Town). By car, the driving distance is approximately 440.8 miles, taking about 8h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (Town) in California and Nogales in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 (Town) and Nogales. 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 (Town) to Nogales

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 52min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 38min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 25min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joshua Tree, California (Town) & Nogales

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (Town)
34.13°N, 116.31°W
America/Los_Angeles
817m elevation
Nogales
31.34°N, 110.93°W
America/Phoenix
1168m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients