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Distance from Desert Palms to Rancho Mirage
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.
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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).
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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.