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Distance from Willis Palms to Palm Desert

Driving Distance
11.5 mi 18.4 km
Flying Distance
7.7 mi 12.4 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Willis Palms, California to Palm Desert, California is 11.5 mi (18.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 7.7 mi (12.4 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 22 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, short in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 31 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Willis Palms
Place Willis Palms
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 33.82724
Longitude -116.329454
GPS 33.82724° N, 116.329454° W
Local Time 1:04 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Palm Desert
Place Palm Desert
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 33.722245
Longitude -116.374456
GPS 33.722245° N, 116.374456° W
Local Time 1:04 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Willis Palms, California to Palm Desert, California covers 11.5 mi (18.4 km) in a southwest direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 22 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (11.0-12.4 miles / 18-20 km). The primary route shown here saves 29 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 31 mph (50 km/h).

Available Routes

Ramon Rd and Monterey Ave
11.5 mi 22 minutes
Shortest
Cook St
12.4 mi 22 minutes
Ramon Rd and Portola Ave
11 mi 22 minutes
Fastest

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.