Distance from Cathedral City to Palm Desert
How far is it from Cathedral City to Palm Desert? About 6 mi in a straight line and 9 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Cathedral City and Palm Desert are about 6 mi (10 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 9 mi (14 km), a drive of about 22 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 31 min.
| Straight-line distance | 6 mi / 10 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 9 mi / 14 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 22 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 31 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $1 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 33.751, -116.421 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Cathedral City to Palm Desert is about 6 mi (10 km) in a straight line, and roughly 9 mi (14 km) by road.