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Distance from Desert Palms to Rancho Mirage

Driving Distance
10.3 mi 16.6 km
Flying Distance
7.2 mi 11.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Desert Palms, California to Rancho Mirage, California is 10.3 mi (16.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 7.2 mi (11.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 21 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, short in a west direction. Average speeds around 26 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Desert Palms
Place Desert Palms
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 33.773296
Longitude -116.294056
GPS 33.773296° N, 116.294056° W
Local Time 4:22 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Rancho Mirage
Place Rancho Mirage
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 33.739744
Longitude -116.41279
GPS 33.739744° N, 116.41279° W
Local Time 4:22 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Desert Palms, California to Rancho Mirage, California covers 10.3 mi (16.6 km) in a west direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 21 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (9.3-11.2 miles / 15-18 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 26 mph (42 km/h).

Available Routes

Washington St and Fred Waring Dr
10.3 mi 21 minutes
Shortest Tolls
Frank Sinatra Dr
11.2 mi 21 minutes
Tolls
Country Club Dr
9.3 mi 20 minutes
Fastest Tolls

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.