How far is Anaheim, CA from Cathedral City, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Cathedral City, CA is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Cathedral City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Cathedral City.
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Start on the route
61 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
129 m · 23 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 57 North: Pomona
1483 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway
2344 ft · 31 sec · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, Riverside
2077 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Riverside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
31.2 mi · 36 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1689 ft · 22 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
2346 ft · 31 sec · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
1 km · 42 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
14.2 mi · 15 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Date Palm Drive
1863 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Date Palm Drive
3.2 mi · 5 min · Date Palm Drive
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Turn right onto Dinah Shore Drive
2665 ft · 1 min · Dinah Shore Drive
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Turn left onto Cathedral Canyon Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cathedral Canyon Drive
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Turn left onto East Palm Canyon Drive
152 m · 14 sec · East Palm Canyon Drive
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Turn slight right
81 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto W. Buddy Rogers Avenue
12 m · 4 sec · W. Buddy Rogers Avenue
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Turn right onto Cove Lane
60 m · 9 sec · Cove Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cove Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Cathedral City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
31.2 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Sunny near Cathedral City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Cathedral City?
The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moreno Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Anaheim and 49.5 miles from Cathedral City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.13 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Sunny near Cathedral City.
Stop Ideas Near Moreno Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moreno Valley.
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San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Cathedral City. Straight-line distance: 83.29 mi (134.04 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 Cathedral City
A city in Riverside County, California.
| Population | 55,007 |
| Coordinates | 33.7797400, -116.4652900 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cathedral City (-116.46529, 33.77974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $20.13 | $40.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $21.17 | $42.34 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $21.79 | $43.58 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $26.41 | $52.82 |
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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