How far is Palm Desert, CA from Santa Ana, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Palm Desert and Santa Ana is 85.68 miles (137.89 km).

Flight distance from Palm Desert, CA to Santa Ana, CA is 85.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Palm Desert to Santa Ana with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Palm Desert, California to Santa Ana, California is: 108.43 miles (174.5 km) by car.

Driving from Palm Desert to Santa Ana will take approximately 01 hours 57 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 Santa Ana

The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Santa Ana is known for its Hispanic culture, its history as a citrus-growing region, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Ana Zoo and the Bowers Museum.

Population 331301
GPS Coordinates 33°44'44"N 117°52'4"W
Latitude 33.7455700
Longitude -117.8678300
Altitude 35
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Palm Desert and Santa Ana

The distance between Palm Desert and Santa Ana is 174 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 56 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 Santa Ana. The current time is 06:58:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 42 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 48 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 21 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.48 liters (3.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palm Desert and Santa Ana.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palm Desert to Santa Ana is $20.49 (diesel $23.71).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $20.49 $21.4 $21.97 $23.71

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 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palm Desert and Santa Ana (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 Riverside, CA to Palm Desert 71.85 miles (116 km)

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Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Palm Desert 505.99 miles (814 km)

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