Palm Springs, California to Zion, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

310.6 miles 499.9 km · straight line
388.3 miles estimated 624.9 km · driving distance
7h 49min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
39° NE bearing direction

How far is Palm Springs, California from Zion, Utah?

The distance from Palm Springs, California to Zion, Utah is 310.6 miles (499.9 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located NE of Palm Springs, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388.3 miles, taking about 7h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Palm Springs, California in California and Zion, Utah in Utah.

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 Zion, Utah. 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 Zion, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 49min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 23min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 26min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palm Springs, California & Zion, Utah

Quick Facts

Palm Springs, California
33.83°N, 116.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
146m elevation
Zion, Utah
37.30°N, 113.03°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients