How far is it from Coachella, CA, to Palm Desert, CA, ?

The distance between Coachella, CA, and Palm Desert, CA, is 20 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Coachella, CA, to Palm Desert, CA, ?

The drive from Coachella, CA, to Palm Desert, CA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Coachella, CA, to Palm Desert, CA, ?

The fastest route from Coachella, CA, to Palm Desert, CA, covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Palm Desert, CA from Coachella, CA?

Palm Desert, CA lies roughly to the west of Coachella, CA.

Are there charging stations between Coachella, CA and Palm Desert, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Coachella, CA to Palm Desert, CA, including Inventrust Pavilion At LaQuinta (LaQuinta, CA) (350 kW); Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center (350 kW); Target T0940 (Palm Desert, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 79.

Coachella, CA Palm Desert, CA

Distance: 20 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Coachella, CA to Palm Desert, CA takes about 30 min via I 10. The distance is 20 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 20 mi

1 Depart left 134 yd
2 At end of road, turn left onto Polk Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Avenue 50 2 mi
4 Turn left onto Tyler Street 13 yd
5 Take ramp slightly right 53 yd
6 Merge slightly left 3 mi
7 Merge slightly right onto Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway 11 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Turn left onto Cook Street 2 mi
10 Turn right onto Frank Sinatra Drive 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Portola Avenue 3 mi
12 Turn left onto Quicksilver Street 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn right onto Sutters Mill Road 1 mi
14 Arrive right onto Gary Avenue

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The return trip from Palm Desert, CA to Coachella, CA covers roughly the same distance, 20 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

79 chargers

Inventrust Pavilion At LaQuinta (LaQuinta, CA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 79220 Hwy 111, LaQuinta, CA, 92253350 kW
Rancho Las Palmas Shopping CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 42370 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270350 kW
Target T0940 (Palm Desert, CA)CCS · 72549 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA, 92260350 kW
Walmart 2181 (Indio, CA)CCS · 82-491 Avenue 42, Indio, CA, 92203350 kW
Westar - Rancho Mirage MarketplaceCCS, Tesla · 36101 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270350 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Palm Desert, CA → Rancho Mirage, CA6 mi · 15 min Palm Desert, CA → Cathedral City, CA13 mi · 20 min Palm Desert, CA → Desert Palms, CA8 mi · 20 min Palm Desert, CA → Indio, CA11 mi · 20 min Palm Desert, CA → La Quinta, CA13 mi · 30 min Palm Desert, CA → Indian Wells, CA5 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Coachella, CA, {fromState} to Palm Desert, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Coachella, CA, {fromState} and Palm Desert, CA, {toState} is 20 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Coachella, CA, {fromState} to Palm Desert, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Coachella, CA, {fromState} to Palm Desert, CA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Coachella, CA, {fromState} to Palm Desert, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Coachella, CA, {fromState} to Palm Desert, CA, {toState} covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Palm Desert, CA from Coachella, CA?: Palm Desert, CA lies roughly to the west of Coachella, CA.
Are there charging stations between Coachella, CA and Palm Desert, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Coachella, CA to Palm Desert, CA, including Inventrust Pavilion At LaQuinta (LaQuinta, CA) (350 kW); Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center (350 kW); Target T0940 (Palm Desert, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 79.

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