Fourth of July road trip

Los Angeles to Twentynine Palms for Fourth of July

Distance

140 mi

Driving

2.5 hrs + traffic

Halfway

Palm Springs

The next Fourth of July lands on Sunday, July 4, 2027. On I-10 and CA-62, the heaviest traffic usually hits the two days before the Fourth and the day after. Fireworks nights fill small-town rooms first, so lock your overnight early.

Book the halfway night early

Palm Springs sits about 98 miles from Los Angeles and 42 miles from Twentynine Palms. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

• Stays in Palm Springs
• Stays in Twentynine Palms

Along the way

• Cholla Cactus Garden
• Keys View
• Palm Springs mid-century stops

Full drive guide for this route