Yucca Valley, CA Road Trips
Yucca Valley, CA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 420 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Yucca Valley, CA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Robert Hacker
Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
485.2 mi
San Francisco, CA
Quickest Drive
4h 9m
Bakersfield, CA
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Trips from Yucca Valley, CA
Yucca Valley, CA to San Francisco, CA
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Yucca Valley, CA to Oakland, CA
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Yucca Valley, CA to Stockton, CA
Yucca Valley, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Driving from Yucca Valley, CA
The typical drive from Yucca Valley, CA covers about 420 miles and takes around 8h 12m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 485 miles (9h 24m), while the shortest is just 203 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Yucca Valley, CA are San Francisco, CA (485.2 mi, 9h 24m), Sacramento, CA (478.9 mi, 9h 21m), Oakland, CA (473.6 mi, 9h 8m), San Jose, CA (443.5 mi, 8h 42m), and Stockton, CA (435.1 mi, 8h 29m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 420-mile drive from Yucca Valley, CA, expect to burn about 16.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Yucca Valley, CA and 0 routes heading into Yucca Valley, CA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 203 to 485 miles.
The longest mapped route from Yucca Valley, CA covers 485 miles and takes approximately 9h 24m. Shorter options start at just 203 miles.
The average route from Yucca Valley, CA runs about 420 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Yucca Valley, CA include San Francisco, CA, Sacramento, CA, Oakland, CA and San Jose, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Yucca Valley, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
21,744
Median Income
$55,302
Median Home Value
$321,300
Median Age
40.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Yucca Valley, CA at a Glance
Founded
1971
Elevation
3,369 ft
Area
40 mi²
Notable People from Yucca Valley, CA
A sampling of people born in Yucca Valley, CA.
Omi Vaidya
1982
Indian actor
City data from Wikidata (Q862684), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Yucca Valley, CA
Yucca Valley is a large town in south central San Bernadino County in California Desert on the north-western boundary of Joshua Tree National Park.
Yucca Valley is at the west edge of the Morongo Basin in the Mojave Desert, between the San Berandino Mountains (west) and Joshua Tree National Park (south). California Welcome Center, 56711 Twentynine Palms Highway, ☏ +1 760-365-5464, [email protected]. M-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 10AM-4PM (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter). (updated Aug 2022)
Hi-Desert Nature Museum, 57090 Twentynine Palms Highway (Community Center Complex), ☏ +1 760-369-7212, [email protected]. W-Sa 10AM–5PM, closed Federal holidays. The museum is dedicated to educating residents and tourists about the cultural heritage, natural history and desert environment of the Morongo Basin and High Desert. (updated Jan 2018)
Aki Sushi, 57045 Twentynine Palms Highway, ☏ +1 760-365-7755. (updated Jan 2018) John's Place, 56249 Twentynine Palms Highway, ☏ +1 760-365-0144. Su–Th 6AM–9PM, F–Sa 6AM–10PM. American diner (updated Jan 2018) La Casita, 57154 Twentynine Palms Highway, ☏ +1 760-365-5061. Daily 11AM–10PM. Mexican (updated Jan 2018) Las Palmas Restaurant, 55792 Twentynine Palms Highway, ☏ +1 760-369-7164. M–Sa 10AM–9PM, Su 9AM–9PM. Mexican. (updated Jan 2018) La Palapa, 57173 Sunnyslope Dr, ☏ +1 760-365-5581. Daily 10AM–9PM. Mexican (updated Jan 2018) Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown, ☏ +1 760-228-2222, [email protected]. Th-Su 11AM-9:30PM, M 5PM-9:30PM, closed Tu W. (updated Aug 2022)
Most visitors will arrive by car. California State Route 62 runs east-west through the Morongo Basin, west towards Palm Springs and Interstate 10, and east to Joshua Tree Village and Twentynine Palms and onto the Arizona state line. California State Route 247 (Old Woman Springs Rd) begins in Yucca Valley and runs north through Barstow to Interstate 15. There is a limited bus network, run by the Morongo Basin Transit Authority (MBTA). Service runs west towards Palm Springs and east towards Joshua Tree Village and Twentynine Palms. The closest passenger airport is Palm Springs Airport (PSP IATA), 35 mi (56 km) west. Further afield are: Ontario International Airport (ONT IATA), about 80 mi (130 km) west. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX IATA), 130 mi (210 km) west. San Diego International Airport (SAN IATA), 140 mi (230 km) southwest.
Morongo Bay Transit Authority has routes around Yucca Valley.
Travel tips adapted from Yucca Valley on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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