How far is Anaheim, CA from Cudahy, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Cudahy, CA is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.88 mi
00h 28m
Flight
17.78 mi
28.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.78 mi
Kilometers
28.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.88 mi
Kilometers
30.39 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cudahy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Cudahy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Anaheim
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Norwalk
CA

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Anaheim
9.4 mi
00h 14m
To Cudahy
9.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Cudahy.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    129 m · 22 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 5 North: Los Angeles

    887 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Norwalk Boulevard, Imperial Highway

    1208 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Adoree Street

    2602 ft · 54 sec · Adoree Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Imperial Highway

    3209 ft · 1 min · Imperial Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Firestone Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Firestone Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Firestone Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Firestone Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    3209 ft · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Ana Freeway
9.66 mi · 51%
Firestone Boulevard
6 mi · 32%
West Lincoln Avenue
1 mi · 5%
Imperial Highway
0.61 mi · 3%
Atlantic Avenue
0.61 mi · 3%
Adoree Street
0.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Santa Ana Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

6.34 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwalk
00h 14m from Anaheim
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Cudahy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Cudahy?

The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Anaheim and 9.4 miles from Cudahy.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Norwalk

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Norwalk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 8.5 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9 mi away

Anaheim City Clerk

Anaheim , CA
200 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office
The City of Orange
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

The City of Orange

Orange , CA
300 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866, United States
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

15 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
BUS

Long Beach, California

17 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

Torrance, CA

20 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

21 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Cudahy. Straight-line distance: 17.78 mi (28.62 km).

Anaheim

#1 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
Cudahy

#2 Cudahy

City in California, United States

Population23,128
Coordinates33.9605700, -118.1853500
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Cudahy (-118.18535, 33.96057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $3.87
Round trip
$7.73
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.87 $7.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.06 $8.13
Premium $6.24 $4.18 $8.37
Diesel $7.57 $5.07 $10.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Cudahy. The current time is 00:47:33.

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.