Durango to Palm Springs, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Durango from Palm Springs, California?
The distance from Durango to Palm Springs, California is 541.8 miles (872 km) as the crow flies. Palm Springs, California is located WSW of Durango. By car, the driving distance is approximately 650.2 miles, taking about 13h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Durango in Colorado and Palm Springs, California in California.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Durango 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 Durango to Palm Springs, California
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 181 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46 times to circle the Earth's equator