Joshua Tree is nestled in the Southeastern California’s Mojave Desert, thirty-five miles from Palm Springs (exit off  I-10 freeway on State Route 62) and is at a latitude of 34.134N and a  longitude of -116.312W.  Joshua Tree is located less than 10 minutes from the Roy Williams Airport, (760) 366-2281; and approximately 2 to 3 hours from the Los Angeles and San Diego area.

From Los Angeles, CA:  131 miles - San Bernardino, CA and Valley areas: 77 miles;

Head East on the I-10 Freeway towards Palm Springs. From the I-10 Freeway, merge onto State Route 62, called "Twentynine Palms Highway.” marked with a large, brown State sign announcing the “Joshua Tree National Park” exit. Be aware that SR 62 can be easily missed.  It is just a few minutes past the Hwy 111 exit. Drive SR 62 up two large grades, approximately 35 miles to the community of Joshua Tree.

From Riverside, CA:  82 miles; Orange County; all points South

The 60 Freeway East to the I-10 Freeway East. Follow the instructions from the Los Angeles area for the remainder of the trip.

From San Diego, CA: 156 miles; Calico, CA: 155 miles

I-15 North to Hwy 215 to Route 60 East. Route 60 will merge into I-10 Freeway East. Follow the directions from the Los Angeles area for the remainder of the trip.

From Indio, CA:  61 miles; Lake Havasu, AZ:  138 miles; and the Colorado River Cities

West on the I-10 Freeway towards Palm Springs. Take the Twentynine Palms Highway/SR 62 exit; drive up two large grades, approximately 35 miles to the community of Joshua Tree.

From Victorville, CA:  114 miles; Barstow, CA: 144 miles; Big Bear, CA: 76 miles; and all points North

South on Highway 247 (aka: Old Woman Springs Road) towards Yucca Valley. Turn left at Twentynine Palms Highway/SR 62 and head East 5-7 minutes to the community of Joshua Tree.

From Las Vegas, NV:  250 miles; Needles, CA: 110 miles; Laughlin, NV: 130 miles; and all points Northeast

Highway 95 south. Turn right onto the 62 Highway. Head west to Joshua Tree. An alternate (faster but complicated): Take Highway 95 south to the 40 Freeway. Head west and exit on Kelbaker Road. Turn left at Kelbaker (heading south) to Old Highway 66 ("National Trails Highway"). Turn right and head west to the City of Amboy. Turn left at Amboy Road. Go south for 1 hour to the City of 29 Palms California. Turn left at Adobe Road. Turn right at Highway 62 ("Twentynine Palms Highway"). Drive west for 15 miles to Joshua Tree.

From Palm Springs, CA:  47 miles

Two options:

1. Take Hwy 111 to I-10, enter I-10 east and then drive east towards Indio until you reach Twentynine Palms Highway/SR 62 exit. When you turn onto SR 62, follow instructions from the Los Angeles area for the remainder of the trip.