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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Palm Desert and Riverside is 60.63 miles (97.57 km).

Flight distance from Palm Desert, CA to Riverside, CA is 60.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Palm Desert to Riverside with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Palm Desert, California to Riverside, California is: 71.85 miles (115.63 km) by car.

Driving from Palm Desert to Riverside will take approximately 01 hours 20 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 Riverside

The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Riverside is known for its citrus industry, its history as a resort town, and its many attractions, such as the Mission Inn Riverside and the California Citrus State Historic Park.

Population 330786
GPS Coordinates 33°57'12"N 117°23'46"W
Latitude 33.9533500
Longitude -117.3961600
Altitude 252
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Palm Desert and Riverside

The distance between Palm Desert and Riverside is 116 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 17 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 Riverside. The current time is 12:09:25.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 26 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.6 liters (2.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palm Desert and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palm Desert to Riverside is $13.58 (diesel $15.71).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $13.58 $14.18 $14.56 $15.71

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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