How far is Palm Desert, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Palm Desert and Los Angeles is 109.46 miles (176.16 km).

Flight distance from Palm Desert, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 109.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Palm Desert to Los Angeles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Palm Desert, California to Los Angeles, California is: 122.62 miles (197.33 km) by car.

Driving from Palm Desert to Los Angeles will take approximately 02 hours 06 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 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.

Population 3970219
GPS Coordinates 34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W
Latitude 34.0522300
Longitude -118.2436800
Altitude 89
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Palm Desert and Los Angeles

The distance between Palm Desert and Los Angeles is 197 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 11 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 Los Angeles. The current time is 21:18:13.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 03 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.38 liters (4.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palm Desert and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palm Desert to Los Angeles is $23.17 (diesel $26.81).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $23.17 $24.2 $24.85 $26.81

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 December 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palm Desert and Los Angeles (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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