Dillon Road is a dangerous drive through the open desert of California

Dillon Road is an isolated drive through the open desert, located in Riverside County, in the U.S. state of California.

Dillon Road

Where is Dillon Road?

The road is located in the southern portion of California, within the Coachella Valley. It crosses over the San Andreas Fault.

How long is Dillon Road?

The road is totally paved and is 55km (34.2 mi) long, running from California 86 Highway in Indio (a city in Riverside County) to Twentynine Palms Highway (in Palm Springs, a desert resort city in Riverside County).

Is Dillon Road dangerous?

The road is dangerous, with 49 collisions reported between 2012 and 2016. It's mostly straight with minimal traffic. Most of the cars are traveling significantly over the 55 mph speed limit.