How far is Palm Desert, CA from Fresno, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Palm Desert and Fresno is 283.52 miles (456.28 km).

Flight distance from Palm Desert, CA to Fresno, CA is 283.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Palm Desert to Fresno with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Palm Desert, California to Fresno, California is: 340.56 miles (548.09 km) by car.

Driving from Palm Desert to Fresno will take approximately 05 hours 27 minutes.

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#1 Palm Desert

A city in Riverside County, California. It is located in the Coachella Valley region of the state. Palm Desert is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Palm Desert International Tennis Garden and the Palm Desert Art Museum.

Population 53524
GPS Coordinates 33°43'21"N 116°22'37"W
Latitude 33.7225500
Longitude -116.3769700
Altitude 67
Country United States
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#2 Fresno

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley in central California. Fresno is known for its agricultural industry, its hot climate, and its many attractions, such as the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and the Fresno Grizzlies baseball team.

Population 530267
GPS Coordinates 36°44'52"N 119°46'21"W
Latitude 36.7477300
Longitude -119.7723700
Altitude 94
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Palm Desert and Fresno

The distance between Palm Desert and Fresno is 548 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Palm Desert and Fresno. The current time is 06:29:55.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 11 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 40 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 32 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.49 liters (12.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palm Desert and Fresno.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palm Desert to Fresno is $64.35 (diesel $74.46).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $64.35 $67.2 $69.02 $74.46

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palm Desert and Fresno (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Desert 122.62 miles (197 km)

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Driving distance from Riverside, CA to Palm Desert 71.85 miles (116 km)

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