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

667.4 miles 1074.1 km · straight line
800.9 miles estimated 1288.9 km · driving distance
16h 7min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (Town) to Vail is 667.4 miles (1074.1 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located NE of Joshua Tree, California (Town). By car, the driving distance is approximately 800.9 miles, taking about 16h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (Town) in California and Vail in Colorado.

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 (Town) and Vail. 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 Vail

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 7min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 20min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 57min $96–$280* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (Town)
34.13°N, 116.31°W
America/Los_Angeles
817m elevation
Vail
39.64°N, 106.37°W
America/Denver
2500m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients