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Elevation from Palm Springs to Chicago
Max elevation: 11537 ft / 3516 m
Min elevation: 401 ft / 122 m
Elevation change: 11136 ft / 3394 m
Min elevation: 401 ft / 122 m
Elevation change: 11136 ft / 3394 m
Max grade: 5.8%
Min grade: -4.9%
Steepness score: 60 + 583 + 3301 + 64 = 4008
Min grade: -4.9%
Steepness score: 60 + 583 + 3301 + 64 = 4008
Distance: 1984.69 mi / 3194.06 km
Travel Time: 29 hours 3 mins
Travel Time: 29 hours 3 mins
| Difficulty | % Grade | |
| Easiest | <5% | |
| Easy | 5-10% | |
| Moderate | 10-15% | |
| Difficult | 15-20% | |
| Very Difficult | >20% |
It looks like one possible route that might be flatter would be to go through Fort Worth, but make sure you double check everything if you're planning a road trip.
Elevation data comes from different sources and may not reflect true
driving conditions, so talk to other RVers if you're concerned about
steep grades. If you're planning to drive in the winter and you want to avoid snow, check the road conditions from Palm Springs to Chicago. You can also view a 3-D map of Palm Springs elevation or Chicago elevation.
These are some of the possible highways along this route. Use the GPS in your car to verify all driving directions. If you're looking for campgrounds along the way, search for RV parks between Palm Springs and Chicago.
CA 62 | 60 mi / 97 km |
| Amboy Rd | 42 mi / 68 km |
| Kelbaker Rd | 41 mi / 66 km |
| Nipton Rd | 40 mi / 64 km |
 | 295 mi / 475 km |
 | 501 mi / 806 km |
 | 187 mi / 301 km |
 | 661 mi / 1064 km |
 | 141 mi / 227 km |
