Palm Springs, California to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

542.7 miles 873.4 km · straight line
651.3 miles estimated 1048.1 km · driving distance
13h 6min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Palm Springs, California from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Palm Springs, California to Salt Lake City is 542.7 miles (873.4 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located NNE of Palm Springs, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 651.3 miles, taking about 13h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Palm Springs, California in California and Salt Lake City in Utah.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Palm Springs, California and Salt Lake City. 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 Palm Springs, California to Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 6min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 43min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 2min $78–$228* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palm Springs, California & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Palm Springs, California
33.83°N, 116.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
146m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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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 45.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients