How far is it from Palm Desert, CA, to Lake Riverside, CA, ?

The distance between Palm Desert, CA, and Lake Riverside, CA, is 42 mi by road.

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

The drive from Palm Desert, CA, to Lake Riverside, CA, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Palm Desert, CA, to Lake Riverside, CA, covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Lake Riverside, CA from Palm Desert, CA?

Lake Riverside, CA lies roughly to the south-west of Palm Desert, CA.

Which roads does the route from Palm Desert, CA to Lake Riverside, CA follow?

The drive from Palm Desert, CA to Lake Riverside, CA mainly follows CA 74.

Which towns do you pass between Palm Desert, CA and Lake Riverside, CA?

Towns on the route from Palm Desert, CA to Lake Riverside, CA include Rancho Mirage, La Quinta.

Are there charging stations between Palm Desert, CA and Lake Riverside, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Palm Desert, CA to Lake Riverside, 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: 68.

Palm Desert, CA Lake Riverside, CA

Distance: 42 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Palm Desert, CA to Lake Riverside, CA takes about 1 h 10 min via CA 74. The distance is 42 mi. The straight-line distance is 30 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Palm Desert, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 42 mi

1 Depart left onto Gary Avenue 46 yd
2 Continue straight onto Sutters Mill Road 138 yd
3 Turn left onto Quicksilver Street 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto Portola Avenue 2 mi
5 Turn right onto Highway 111 2 mi
6 Turn left onto Highway 74 7 mi
7 Continue straight onto Pines To Palms Highway 19 mi
8 Turn left onto Kenworthy Bautista Road 5 mi

9 Continue straight onto Cahuilla Road 10 mi
10 Turn right onto Lake Riverside Drive 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Sky Harbor Road 1 mi
12 At end of road, turn left onto Lakeshore Boulevard 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Rolling Hills Drive 1 mi
14 Arrive right onto Rolling Hills Drive

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The return trip from Lake Riverside, CA to Palm Desert, CA covers roughly the same distance, 42 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

68 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

EV Charging Stations

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Popular destinations close by

Lake Riverside, CA → Vista, CA49 mi · 1 h 15 min Lake Riverside, CA → Temecula, CA26 mi · 45 min Lake Riverside, CA → Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA33 mi · 55 min Lake Riverside, CA → Hemet, CA28 mi · 1 h Lake Riverside, CA → Hemet Ryan Airport (HMT)30 mi · 1 h Lake Riverside, CA → French Valley Airport (RBK)31 mi · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Palm Desert, CA, {fromState} to Lake Riverside, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Palm Desert, CA, {fromState} and Lake Riverside, CA, {toState} is 42 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Desert, CA, {fromState} to Lake Riverside, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Palm Desert, CA, {fromState} to Lake Riverside, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Palm Desert, CA, {fromState} to Lake Riverside, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Palm Desert, CA, {fromState} to Lake Riverside, CA, {toState} covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Lake Riverside, CA from Palm Desert, CA?: Lake Riverside, CA lies roughly to the south-west of Palm Desert, CA.
Which roads does the route from Palm Desert, CA to Lake Riverside, CA follow?: The drive from Palm Desert, CA to Lake Riverside, CA mainly follows CA 74.
Which towns do you pass between Palm Desert, CA and Lake Riverside, CA?: Towns on the route from Palm Desert, CA to Lake Riverside, CA include Rancho Mirage, La Quinta.
Are there charging stations between Palm Desert, CA and Lake Riverside, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Palm Desert, CA to Lake Riverside, 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: 68.

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