How far is it from Palm Desert, CA, to Indian Wells, CA, ?

The distance between Palm Desert, CA, and Indian Wells, CA, is 5 mi by road.

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

The drive from Palm Desert, CA, to Indian Wells, CA, takes approximately 15 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Palm Desert, CA, to Indian Wells, CA, covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Indian Wells, CA from Palm Desert, CA?

Indian Wells, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Palm Desert, CA.

Are there charging stations between Palm Desert, CA and Indian Wells, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Palm Desert, CA to Indian Wells, 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: 67.

Palm Desert, CA Indian Wells, CA

Distance: 5 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Palm Desert, CA to Indian Wells, CA takes about 15 min via Cook Street. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 5 mi

1 Depart right onto Gary Avenue 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto Christian Street 73 yd
3 Continue left onto Sheryl Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Cook Street 2 mi
5 Turn left onto Fairway Drive 1 mi
6 Turn right 98 yd
7 Turn right 103 yd
8 Turn right onto West Eldorado Drive 1 mi

9 Keep slightly right onto West Eldorado Drive 1 mi
10 Continue slightly right onto West Eldorado Drive 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Crystal Loop 1 mi
12 Arrive right onto Crystal Loop

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The return trip from Indian Wells, CA to Palm Desert, CA covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Charging points along the way

67 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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Indian Wells, CA → Rancho Mirage, CA10 mi · 25 min Indian Wells, CA → Palm Springs, CA16 mi · 35 min Indian Wells, CA → Cathedral City, CA17 mi · 30 min Indian Wells, CA → Bermuda Dunes Airport (UDD)9 mi · 20 min Indian Wells, CA → Desert Palms, CA9 mi · 20 min Indian Wells, CA → Indio, CA9 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Palm Desert, CA, {fromState} to Indian Wells, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Palm Desert, CA, {fromState} and Indian Wells, CA, {toState} is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Desert, CA, {fromState} to Indian Wells, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Palm Desert, CA, {fromState} to Indian Wells, CA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Palm Desert, CA, {fromState} to Indian Wells, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Palm Desert, CA, {fromState} to Indian Wells, CA, {toState} covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Indian Wells, CA from Palm Desert, CA?: Indian Wells, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Palm Desert, CA.
Are there charging stations between Palm Desert, CA and Indian Wells, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Palm Desert, CA to Indian Wells, 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: 67.

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