Memorial Day road trip

Los Angeles to Twentynine Palms for Memorial Day

Distance

140 mi

Driving

2.5 hrs + traffic

Halfway

Palm Springs

The next Memorial Day lands on Monday, May 31, 2027. On I-10 and CA-62, the heaviest traffic usually hits the Friday afternoon before and the Monday afternoon after. Leave Thursday night or before 7 am Friday to dodge the worst of the getaway rush.

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