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Trip from Corona, CA to Rancho Mirage, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

80.8 mi

130 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Riverside County, California, United States

Corona, CA

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Rancho Mirage, CA

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Trip Overview

Corona, CA to Rancho Mirage, CA is 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 36m via Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway, and Moreno Valley Freeway, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within California, moving from the Pacific Coast region towards another part of the Pacific Coast. Expect a highway-focused journey for most of the trip, making it a straightforward option for a quick relocation or a day trip. It's a relatively short distance, so you can easily fit it into a single day without feeling rushed.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

40.4 miles from Corona, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway 18.2 mi 19m
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway 17.6 mi 18m
Moreno Valley Freeway 16.2 mi 20m
Riverside Freeway 14.5 mi 16m
Bob Hope Drive 4.9 mi 7m
Escondido Freeway 4.4 mi 5m
Moreno Valley Expressway 2 mi 2m
Country Club Drive 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway — 18.2 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corona, CA and Rancho Mirage, CA.

1

Start on East 6th Street

44 ft · 1 sec · East 6th Street
2

Continue on East 6th Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · East 6th Street
3

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · South Main Street
4

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 7 sec
Toward CA 91 East, I 15 North, I 15 South: Riverside
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 37 sec
Toward CA 91 East: Riverside Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto CA 91

14 mi · 16 min · Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 65B Toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto CA 60

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Pomona Freeway
9

Continue on I 215; CA 60

3.9 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 215; CA 60

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 60

16 mi · 19 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
Exit 29 Toward CA 60 East: Indio Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on CA 60

2.0 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway
13

Continue on CA 60

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 10

18 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

18 mi · 18 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 130 Toward Bob Hope Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn right onto Bob Hope Drive

4.7 mi · 7 min · Bob Hope Drive
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on Country Club Drive

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Country Club Drive
19

Continue on Bob Hope Drive

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Bob Hope Drive
20

Turn right onto Rancho Las Palmas Drive

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Rancho Las Palmas Drive
Use the right lane.
21

Turn left onto East Palm Canyon Drive

359 ft · 15 sec · East Palm Canyon Drive
22

Turn right onto Rancho Mirage Lane

415 ft · 18 sec · Rancho Mirage Lane
23

Arrive at destination

Rancho Mirage Lane

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of 1h 36m, this is a very flexible trip. You can depart anytime, but consider leaving later in the morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic in the Corona area. With only 80.8 miles, you won't need many stops, but there are ample opportunities for fuel and rest along the main freeways if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially if you're starting with less than half a tank, as the $19 estimated fuel cost suggests a moderate consumption. The main highways are generally well-marked, making navigation straightforward.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.4 miles from Corona, CA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 18 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40.4 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rancho Mirage, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Corona, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Corona, CA

This is one driving day of about 80.8 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Corona, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 18.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in San Bernardino County, California

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yucaipa, CA

40 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Riverside, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beaumont, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.4 miles from Corona, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Consuelo's Home Style Mexican Food

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Banning, California

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 46.2

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+19518493760

Visit website

Cafe Gossip

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moreno Valley, California

0.3 mi

Kraemer's Koffee Bistro

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Riverside, California

0.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Cafe Agape

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Beaumont, California

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 40.4

Hours: 5 am–4 pm

+19519995261

Visit website

Luna’s Sunday Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moreno Valley, California

0.9 mi

Crest Cafe

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Riverside, California

1.4 mi

Consuelo's Home Style Mexican Food

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 46.2

Banning, California

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+19518493760

Visit website

Cafe Gossip

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.1

Moreno Valley, California

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+19514859780

Kraemer's Koffee Bistro

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 11.5

Riverside, California

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19516864400

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Amy's Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.8

Riverside, California

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19516890296

Visit website

French Corner Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 80.8

Palm Desert, California

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17605685362

Visit website

Millet's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.4

Beaumont, California

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+19513811373

Mimi's Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 23.1

Moreno Valley, California

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19516532511

Visit website

Urbane Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.1

Riverside, California

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+18583146775

Visit website

Cafe Agape

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 40.4

Beaumont, California

Hours: 5 am–4 pm

+19519995261

Visit website

Luna’s Sunday Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 23.1

Moreno Valley, California

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19518679009

Visit website

Crest Cafe

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 17.3

Riverside, California

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19517842233

Visit website

Cafe Bottega

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.5

Riverside, California

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19513738028

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 80.8

Rancho Mirage, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 40.4

Beaumont, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 80.8

Rancho Mirage, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 75

Rancho Mirage, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 40.4

Beaumont, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 75

Rancho Mirage, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 23.1

Moreno Valley, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 40.4

Beaumont, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Cabazon Dinosaurs - World's Biggest Dinosaurs

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 52

Cabazon, California

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19092728164

Visit website

Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 75

Rancho Mirage, California

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17603210602

Visit website

Escape Room Palm Springs

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 69.3

Palm Springs, California

Hours: 2–7 pm

+17607798888

Visit website

Ruth Hardy Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 69.3

Palm Springs, California

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17603238272

Visit website

Robolights

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 69.3

Palm Springs, California

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17607740318

Visit website

Museum of Ancient Wonders

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 80.8

Cathedral City, California

+14422685004

Palm Springs Art Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 69.3

Palm Springs, California

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17603224800

Visit website

Lucille Ball Statue

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 69.3

Palm Springs, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 74.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward CA 91 East, I 15 North, I 15 South: Riverside

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward CA 91 East, I 15 North, I 15 South: Rive...
7
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CA 91 East: Riverside

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward CA 91 East: Riverside
8
15.4 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 65B Toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indi...
8
20.7 mi into trip | ~25m in | CA 60 / Moreno Valley Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 60 / Moreno Valley Freeway toward CA 60 East: Indio

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 29 Toward CA 60 East: Indio
7
74.7 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward Bob Hope Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 130 Toward Bob Hope Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.57 one way

$37.14 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $19.14 $38.28
premium $6.18 $19.65 $39.30
diesel $5.61 $17.84 $35.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.2 0 $8.48 $3.88
Efficient EV 20.2 0 $7.07 $3.23
EV Truck/SUV 32.3 0 $11.31 $5.17

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Corona, CA

Morning in Corona on Sunday

Local time

9:12 AM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rancho Mirage, CA

Morning in Rancho Mirage on Sunday

Local time

9:12 AM

PDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

SE 0 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 1:22AM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

35 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 36m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the route utilizing major freeways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway, and Moreno Valley Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.2 miles on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, offering a consistent pace for that segment. The character of the road is predominantly that of a well-maintained freeway, designed for efficient travel between these Southern California locations.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway and Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Corona, CA to Rancho Mirage, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Indio along the way.

Indio

15.4 mi in | ~18m

About the Cities

Starting in Corona, CA

Full guide →

Corona is a city in Riverside County in Southern California. It is a diverse city with different types of people, and is generally considered a "privileged suburb" of Los Angeles.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 80.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rancho Mirage, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rancho Mirage, CA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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