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Distance from Joshua Tree, CA to Second Mesa, AZ

Distance

476 mi

Time

8 hours 36 mins

Gas Cost

$45 - $87

There are 348.19 miles from Joshua Tree to Second Mesa in northeast direction and 476 miles (766.05 kilometers) by car, following the I-40 route.

Joshua Tree and Second Mesa are 8 hours 36 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Joshua Tree, CA to Second Mesa, AZ. The halfway point is Valentine, AZ.

Joshua Tree, CA and Second Mesa, AZ are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 1:11 am.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Joshua Tree, CA

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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 19.11 gallons of gas to cover the route between Joshua Tree, CA and Second Mesa, AZ.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Joshua Tree to Second Mesa is $62.88.

During the route, an average car will release 374.33 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 $3.29 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 13, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Joshua Tree, CA and Second Mesa, AZ

If you want to meet halfway between Joshua Tree, CA and Second Mesa, AZ or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.163990 and -113.516502, or 35º 9' 50.364" N, 113º 30' 59.4072" W. This location is 237.87 miles away from Joshua Tree, CA and Second Mesa, AZ and it would take approximately 4 hours 18 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Valentine, AZ, situated 240 miles from Joshua Tree, CA and 253 miles from Second Mesa, AZ. It would take 4 hours 21 mins to go from Joshua Tree to Valentine and 3 hours 42 mins to go from Second Mesa to Valentine.