How far is Moreno Valley, CA from Rancho Mirage, CA?
The driving distance from Moreno Valley, CA to Rancho Mirage, CA is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moreno Valley and Rancho Mirage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moreno Valley and Rancho Mirage.
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Start on Webster Avenue
1361 ft · 1 min · Webster Avenue
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Turn right onto Indian Street
656 ft · 22 sec · Indian Street
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Turn right onto Sunnymead Boulevard
3124 ft · 1 min · Sunnymead Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward CA 60 East
1203 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Moreno Valley Freeway
11.3 mi · 15 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
1 km · 42 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
17.6 mi · 19 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bob Hope Drive
1732 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Bob Hope Drive
4.7 mi · 7 min · Bob Hope Drive
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Continue on Country Club Drive
2712 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive
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Continue on Bob Hope Drive
1093 ft · 25 sec · Bob Hope Drive
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Turn right onto Rancho Las Palmas Drive
1415 ft · 52 sec · Rancho Las Palmas Drive
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Turn left onto East Palm Canyon Drive
109 m · 15 sec · East Palm Canyon Drive
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Turn right onto Rancho Mirage Lane
127 m · 18 sec · Rancho Mirage Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rancho Mirage Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moreno Valley and Rancho Mirage.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Moreno Valley and Sunny near Rancho Mirage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moreno Valley to Rancho Mirage?
The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cabazon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Moreno Valley and 28.6 miles from Rancho Mirage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.58 one way or $25.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moreno Valley and Sunny near Rancho Mirage.
Stop Ideas Near Cabazon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Khyra Beaucrest Ranch
Highland Springs Ranch & Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites Banning-Beaumont
Cherry Valley Lakes RV Resort
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cabazon.
Cabazon, CA
Palm Springs
Palm Springs Downtown, CA
Palm Springs (Buses), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moreno Valley and Rancho Mirage. Straight-line distance: 48.88 mi (78.67 km).
#1 Moreno Valley
The fifth most populous city in Riverside County, California.
| Population | 212,349 |
| Coordinates | 33.9375200, -117.2305900 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rancho Mirage
City in Riverside County, California
| Population | 18,954 |
| Coordinates | 33.7397400, -116.4127900 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rancho Mirage (-116.41279, 33.73974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $13.06 | $26.13 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $13.44 | $26.89 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $16.91 | $33.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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