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

24.9 miles 40.1 km · straight line
32.4 miles estimated 52.1 km · driving distance
39min estimated drive time
$3 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
212° SSW bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (Town) to Palm Springs, California is 24.9 miles (40.1 km) as the crow flies. Palm Springs, California is located SSW of Joshua Tree, California (Town). By car, the driving distance is approximately 32.4 miles, taking about 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joshua Tree, California (Town) and Palm Springs, California. 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 Palm Springs, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 39min $3 - $4 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (Town)
34.13°N, 116.31°W
America/Los_Angeles
817m elevation
Palm Springs, California
33.83°N, 116.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
146m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 8 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 999.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients