La Quinta to Pomona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

87.1 miles 140.1 km · straight line
108.8 miles estimated 175.1 km · driving distance
2h 11min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is La Quinta from Pomona?

The distance from La Quinta to Pomona is 87.1 miles (140.1 km) as the crow flies. Pomona is located WNW of La Quinta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 108.8 miles, taking about 2h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for La Quinta and Pomona. 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 La Quinta to Pomona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 11min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 37min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between La Quinta & Pomona

Quick Facts

La Quinta
33.66°N, 116.31°W
America/Los_Angeles
41m elevation
Pomona
34.06°N, 117.75°W
America/Los_Angeles
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 286 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients