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

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

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

The drive from Palm Springs, CA, to Palm Desert, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Palm Springs, CA, to Palm Desert, CA, covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Palm Springs, CA to Palm Desert, CA, including Inventrust Pavilion At LaQuinta (LaQuinta, CA) (350 kW); Palm Springs Visitors Center (350 kW); Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 103.

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Distance: 13 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Palm Springs, CA to Palm Desert, CA takes about 25 min via CA 111 Business. The distance is 13 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 13 mi

1 Depart left onto East Palm Canyon Drive 6 mi
2 Continue straight onto Highway 111 2 mi
3 Turn left onto Country Club Drive 4 mi
4 Turn right onto Portola Avenue 2 mi
5 Turn left onto Quicksilver Street 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn right onto Sutters Mill Road 1 mi
7 Arrive right onto Gary Avenue

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

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Charging points along the way

103 chargers

Inventrust Pavilion At LaQuinta (LaQuinta, CA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 79220 Hwy 111, LaQuinta, CA, 92253350 kW
Palm Springs Visitors CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 2901 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, 92262350 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

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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 → 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 October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Palm Springs, CA, {fromState} to Palm Desert, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Palm Springs, CA, {fromState} and Palm Desert, CA, {toState} is 13 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Springs, CA, {fromState} to Palm Desert, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Palm Springs, CA, {fromState} to Palm Desert, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Palm Springs, CA, {fromState} to Palm Desert, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Palm Springs, CA, {fromState} to Palm Desert, CA, {toState} covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Palm Desert, CA from Palm Springs, CA?: Palm Desert, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Palm Springs, CA.
Are there charging stations between Palm Springs, CA and Palm Desert, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Palm Springs, CA to Palm Desert, CA, including Inventrust Pavilion At LaQuinta (LaQuinta, CA) (350 kW); Palm Springs Visitors Center (350 kW); Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 103.

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