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Distance from Joshua Tree to Thousand Palms

Driving Distance
43.6 mi 70.1 km
Flying Distance
22.1 mi 35.6 km
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Route Information

The driving distance from Joshua Tree, California to Thousand Palms, California is 43.6 mi (70.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 22.1 mi (35.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 49 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a south direction. Average speeds around 54 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Joshua Tree
Place Joshua Tree
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 34.134728
Longitude -116.313066
GPS 34.134728° N, 116.313066° W
Local Time 7:49 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Thousand Palms
Place Thousand Palms
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 33.820018
Longitude -116.390289
GPS 33.820018° N, 116.390289° W
Local Time 7:49 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Joshua Tree, California to Thousand Palms, California covers 43.6 mi (70.1 km) in a south direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 49 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (42.6-43.6 miles / 69-70 km). The primary route shown here saves 1 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 54 mph (87 km/h).

Available Routes

CA-62 W, I-10 E and Monterey Ave
43.6 mi 49 minutes
Shortest
CA-62 W and I-10 E
42.6 mi 49 minutes
Fastest

Route Map Visualization

Route map from Joshua Tree to Thousand Palms

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.