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.
#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 |
#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 |
Ending point in Riverside: (-117.396162,33.953244)
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 21:29:24.
| 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 |
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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 Riverside (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
