Canyonlands to Palm Springs, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

478.8 miles 770.6 km · straight line
574.6 miles estimated 924.7 km · driving distance
11h 34min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
233° SW bearing direction

How far is Canyonlands from Palm Springs, California?

The distance from Canyonlands to Palm Springs, California is 478.8 miles (770.6 km) as the crow flies. Palm Springs, California is located SW of Canyonlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 574.6 miles, taking about 11h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Canyonlands in Utah and Palm Springs, California in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Canyonlands and Palm Springs, California. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Canyonlands to Palm Springs, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 34min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 53min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 59min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canyonlands & Palm Springs, California

Quick Facts

Canyonlands
38.21°N, 109.90°W
America/Denver
1524m elevation
Palm Springs, California
33.83°N, 116.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
146m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients