Palmdale to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

354.7 miles 570.9 km · straight line
383.6 miles actual route 617.3 km · driving distance
7h 6min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Palmdale from Phoenix?

The distance from Palmdale to Phoenix is 354.7 miles (570.9 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located E of Palmdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.6 miles, taking about 7h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Palmdale in California and Phoenix 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 Palmdale and Phoenix. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Palmdale to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 6min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 31min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~6h 45min $46–$134* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Palmdale
34.58°N, 118.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
810m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM