Grand Canyon to Palm Springs, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Grand Canyon from Palm Springs, California?

The distance from Grand Canyon to Palm Springs, California is 296.1 miles (476.6 km) as the crow flies. Palm Springs, California is located WSW of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 370.2 miles, taking about 7h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon in Arizona 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 Grand Canyon 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.