Distance between Palm Desert CA and Phoenix AZ

The distance from Palm Desert to Phoenix is 258 miles by road including 250 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 52 minutes and goes through Indio, Tolleson, Bermuda Dunes, Thousand Palms, Coachella, Blythe and Windmill Village.

Shortest distance by air 249 mi ✈️
Car route length 257.9 mi 🚗
Driving time 3 h 52 min
Fuel amount 8.8 gal
Fuel cost 33.5 USD
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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Palm Desert 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
7 mi, 08 min
Bermuda Dunes 7 mi 0:08 08 min 0.2 gal
4 mi, 03 min
Indio 11 mi 0:11 11 min 0.2 gal
I 10 9 mi, 07 min
Coachella 19 mi 0:18 18 min 0.5 gal
I 10 88 mi, 1 h 17 min
Blythe 107 mi 1:36 1 h 36 min 3.5 gal
I 10 123 mi, 1 h 48 min
Windmill Village 230 mi 3:25 3 h 25 min 7.8 gal
I 10 8 mi, 07 min
Goodyear 238 mi 3:32 3 h 32 min 8.0 gal
I 10 6 mi, 05 min
Avondale 244 mi 3:37 3 h 37 min 8.2 gal
I 10 3 mi, 02 min
Tolleson 246 mi 3:39 3 h 39 min 8.3 gal
I 10 12 mi, 12 min
Phoenix 258 mi 3:52 3 h 52 min 8.4 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Palm Desert 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
7 mi, 08 min
Bermuda Dunes 7 mi 0:08 08 min 0.2 gal
4 mi, 03 min
Indio 11 mi 0:11 11 min 0.2 gal
I 10 9 mi, 07 min
Coachella 19 mi 0:18 18 min 0.5 gal
I 10 24 mi, 20 min
Chiriaco Summit 42 mi 0:39 39 min 1.3 gal
I 10 65 mi, 56 min
Blythe 107 mi 1:36 1 h 36 min 3.5 gal
I 10 6 mi, 05 min
Ehrenberg 112 mi 1:41 1 h 41 min 3.8 gal
I 10 17 mi, 15 min
Quartzsite 130 mi 1:56 1 h 56 min 4.4 gal
I 10 27 mi, 24 min
New Hope 157 mi 2:20 2 h 20 min 5.3 gal
I 10 19 mi, 17 min
Centennial 176 mi 2:37 2 h 37 min 5.8 gal
I 10 53 mi, 47 min
Windmill Village 230 mi 3:25 3 h 25 min 7.8 gal
I 10 8 mi, 07 min
Goodyear 238 mi 3:32 3 h 32 min 8.0 gal
I 10 6 mi, 05 min
Avondale 244 mi 3:37 3 h 37 min 8.2 gal
I 10 3 mi, 02 min
Tolleson 246 mi 3:39 3 h 39 min 8.3 gal
I 10 12 mi, 12 min
Phoenix 258 mi 3:51 3 h 51 min 8.4 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Palm Desert to Phoenix?

Fuel cost: 33.5 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 257.9 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Palm Desert to Phoenix?

Driving time: 3 h 52 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 221 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 3 h 14 min
  • 24 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 21 min
  • 6 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 6 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 min
  • 3 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 3 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Palm Desert to Phoenix by land?

The distance between Palm Desert and Phoenix is 257.9 mi by road including 249.8 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Palm Desert and Phoenix respectively.

How far is Palm Desert to Phoenix by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Palm Desert and Phoenix is 248.5 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Palm Desert and Phoenix respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Palm Desert from Phoenix by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 30 min to cover the distance of 249 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 49 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Palm Desert to Phoenix?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 40 min to cover the distance of 249 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 54 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Palm Desert and Phoenix?

The halfway point between Palm Desert and Phoenix is Quartzsite. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Quartzsite to Palm Desert is 130 mi and driving will take about 1 h 56 min. The road between Quartzsite and Phoenix has length 128 mi and will take approximately 1 h 55 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Ehrenberg is in 112 mi from Palm Desert and 145 mi from Phoenix
  • Blythe is in 107 mi from Palm Desert and 151 mi from Phoenix
  • New Hope is in 157 mi from Palm Desert and 101 mi from Phoenix

Where is Palm Desert in relation to Phoenix?

Palm Desert is located 249 mi west of Phoenix.

Palm Desert has geographic coordinates: latitude 33.72882, longitude -116.38257.

Phoenix has geographic coordinates: latitude 33.44859, longitude -112.07735.

Which highway goes from Palm Desert to Phoenix?

The route from Palm Desert to Phoenix follows I 10.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • US 95: 19 mi
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