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Distance from Joshua Tree, CA to IAH Airport

Distance

1,480 mi

Time

1 day 1 hour

Gas Cost

$138 - $268

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There are 1,258.72 miles from Joshua Tree to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in southeast direction and 1,480 miles (2,381.83 kilometers) by car, following the I-10 route.

Joshua Tree and IAH Airport are 1 day 1 hour far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Joshua Tree, CA to IAH Airport. The halfway point is Socorro, TX.

Please note the time difference between Joshua Tree, CA and IAH Airport is 2 hours. The current time in Joshua Tree is 9:16 pm and the current time in IAH Airport is 11:16 pm.

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

From $40

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 59.45 gallons of gas to cover the route between Joshua Tree, CA and IAH Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Joshua Tree to IAH Airport is $193.93.

During the route, an average car will release 1,164.77 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.26 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Joshua Tree, CA and IAH Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Joshua Tree, CA and IAH Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 31.742119 and -106.342026, or 31º 44' 31.6284" N, 106º 20' 31.2936" W. This location is 740.17 miles away from Joshua Tree, CA and IAH Airport and it would take approximately 12 hours 42 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Socorro, TX, situated 743 miles from Joshua Tree, CA and 746 miles from IAH Airport. It would take 11 hours 28 mins to go from Joshua Tree to Socorro and 12 hours 43 mins to go from IAH to Socorro.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Joshua Tree, CA and IAH Airport is El Paso, TX, situated 727 miles from Joshua Tree, CA and 760 miles from IAH Airport. It would take 11 hours 9 mins to go from Joshua Tree to and 12 hours 55 mins to go from IAH to El Paso.