Driving from Palm Springs, CA to the Grand Canyon
Distance: ~420 miles (680 km)
Time: ~7 hours nonstop (traffic/weather dependent)
Route Breakdown
- Palm Springs → Phoenix: 320 mi (520 km), ~4 hr 45 min via I-10 East.
- Phoenix → Flagstaff: 100 mi (160 km), ~2 hr via I-10 East / I-17 North.
- Flagstaff → Grand Canyon: 80 mi (130 km), ~1 hr 15 min via US-180 North.
Total: ~420 miles, 7+ hours. Plan for rest stops, fuel, and park entry.