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

The distance between Indio, CA, and Palm Desert, CA, is 13 mi by road.

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

The drive from Indio, CA, to Palm Desert, CA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Indio, CA, to Palm Desert, CA, covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Indio, 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: 78.

Indio, CA Palm Desert, CA

Distance: 13 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Indio, CA to Palm Desert, CA takes about 20 min via I 10. The distance is 13 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 13 mi

1 Depart left onto Oleander Avenue 102 yd
2 Turn left onto Monroe Street 1 mi
3 Take ramp left 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left onto Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway 8 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Cook Street 2 mi
7 Turn right onto Frank Sinatra Drive 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Portola Avenue 3 mi

9 Turn left onto Quicksilver Street 1 mi
10 At end of road, turn right onto Sutters Mill Road 1 mi
11 Arrive right onto Gary Avenue

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The return trip from Palm Desert, CA to Indio, CA covers roughly the same distance, 13 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

78 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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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 → La Quinta, CA13 mi · 30 min Palm Desert, CA → Indian Wells, CA5 mi · 15 min Palm Desert, CA → Bermuda Dunes Airport (UDD)8 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Indio, CA, {fromState} to Palm Desert, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Indio, CA, {fromState} and Palm Desert, CA, {toState} is 13 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Indio, CA, {fromState} to Palm Desert, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Indio, CA, {fromState} to Palm Desert, CA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Indio, CA, {fromState} to Palm Desert, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Indio, CA, {fromState} to Palm Desert, CA, {toState} covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Palm Desert, CA from Indio, CA?: Palm Desert, CA lies roughly to the west of Indio, CA.
Are there charging stations between Indio, CA and Palm Desert, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Indio, 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: 78.

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