How far is American Canyon, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from American Canyon, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 426.5 miles (686.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 385.8 miles (620.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
426.5 mi
06h 50m
Flight
385.8 mi
620.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
385.8 mi
Kilometers
620.88 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
426.5 mi
Kilometers
686.39 km
Drive Time
06h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM PDT
Return by in American Canyon
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave American Canyon
2026-04-18T22:33
Arrive Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:50 PM to 2:20 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in American Canyon
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Avenal
CA

City in Kings County, California, United States

From American Canyon
207.4 mi
03h 25m
To Anaheim
219.2 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between American Canyon and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between American Canyon and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on Carolyn Drive

    1628 ft · 1 min · Carolyn Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Donaldson Way

    1844 ft · 55 sec · West Donaldson Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    2066 ft · 29 sec · Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sonoma Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Sonoma Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Redwood Street

    1786 ft · 45 sec · Redwood Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Alameda Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Alameda Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Curtola Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Curtola Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Martinez, San Jose

    1.1 km · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

    8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580: Stockton

    1581 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    20.7 mi · 24 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    2410 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between American Canyon and Anaheim.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
283 mi · 66%
I 405 South
25 mi · 6%
Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi · 5%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
19.2 mi · 5%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 4%
Donald D Doyle Highway
14.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

224 mi · 04h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
385.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenal
03h 25m from American Canyon
Leave By
10:20 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving American Canyon and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from American Canyon to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 426.5 miles (686.4 km) and usually takes 06h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.4 miles from American Canyon and 219.2 miles from Anaheim.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 385.8 miles (620.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $86.82 one way or $173.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around American Canyon and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Avenal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avenal, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avenal.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

15 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

43 mi away
300 E Street
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

46 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Corcoran station

53 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between American Canyon and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 385.8 mi (620.88 km).

American Canyon

#1 American Canyon

City in Napa Valley, California

Population19,957
Coordinates38.1749200, -122.2608000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Anaheim

#2 Anaheim

The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.

Population353,676
Coordinates33.8352900, -117.9145000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Carolyn Drive (-122.260587, 38.174949)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 686 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.05 gal
56.97 L · about $86.82
Round trip
$173.65
30.1 gal · 113.94 L
Estimated CO2
133.7 kg one way
Round trip: 267.5 kg / 590 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $86.82 $173.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $91.29 $182.59
Premium $6.24 $93.96 $187.91
Diesel $7.57 $113.88 $227.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between American Canyon and Anaheim. The current time is 22:33:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.