How far is Anaheim, CA from Alta Sierra, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Alta Sierra, CA is about 462.2 miles (743.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 405.9 miles (653.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Fresno County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Alta Sierra.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Alta Sierra.
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Start on the route
61 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
129 m · 22 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto I 5 North: Los Angeles
887 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
46 mi · 51 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, I 80 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
975 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East, I 80 Business East: South Lake Tahoe, Broadway
809 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, I 80 East: South Lake Tahoe
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
9.4 mi · 10 min · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.9 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 49 North: Grass Valley, Placerville
943 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Grass Valley Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · Grass Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway
36 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grass Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway
36 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Grass Valley Highway
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Continue on State Highway 49
9.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 49
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Turn right onto Alta Sierra Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Alta Sierra Drive
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Continue on Alta Sierra Drive
3123 ft · 1 min · Alta Sierra Drive
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Turn left onto Francis Drive
105 m · 16 sec · Francis Drive
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Turn right onto Upper Circle Drive
767 ft · 34 sec · Upper Circle Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Upper Circle Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Alta Sierra.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Anaheim and Partly Cloudy near Alta Sierra.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Alta Sierra?
The road trip is about 462.2 miles (743.8 km) and usually takes 08h 38m 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?
Coalinga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 231.2 miles from Anaheim and 231 miles from Alta Sierra.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 405.9 miles (653.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 $94.09 one way or $188.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Anaheim and Partly Cloudy near Alta Sierra.
Stop Ideas Near Coalinga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coalinga.
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Paso Robles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Alta Sierra. Straight-line distance: 405.92 mi (653.26 km).
#1 Anaheim
The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.
| Population | 353,676 |
| Coordinates | 33.8352900, -117.9145000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alta Sierra
Alta Sierra is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1415600, -121.0538400 |
| Altitude | 704 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alta Sierra (-121.05384, 39.14156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 744 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $94.09 | $188.18 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $98.94 | $197.87 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $101.82 | $203.65 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $123.42 | $246.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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