Palm Springs, California to San Tan Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

292.4 miles 470.5 km · straight line
365.4 miles estimated 588.1 km · driving distance
7h 21min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Palm Springs, California from San Tan Valley?

The distance from Palm Springs, California to San Tan Valley is 292.4 miles (470.5 km) as the crow flies. San Tan Valley is located E of Palm Springs, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 365.4 miles, taking about 7h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Palm Springs, California in California and San Tan Valley in Arizona.

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. 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 San Tan Valley. 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 San Tan Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 21min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 49min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 59min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palm Springs, California & San Tan Valley

Quick Facts

Palm Springs, California
33.83°N, 116.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
146m elevation
San Tan Valley
33.19°N, 111.53°W
America/Phoenix
462m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients