How far is Anaheim, CA from Dixon, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Dixon, CA is about 417.9 miles (672.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 385.9 miles (621.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 53m 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
417.89 mi
07h 56m
Flight
385.95 mi
621.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
385.95 mi
Kilometers
621.13 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
417.89 mi
Kilometers
672.53 km
Drive Time
07h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dixon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Dixon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:57 PM to 3:27 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
8:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anaheim
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 Anaheim
209 mi
03h 58m
To Dixon
208.8 mi
03h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Westside Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 12: Lodi, Fairfield

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    69 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    23.6 mi · 34 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    18 mi · 27 min

  20. 20

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West A Street

    68 m · 4 sec · West A Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West A Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
265 mi · 63%
Golden State Freeway
50 mi · 12%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 9%
Santa Ana Freeway
21.3 mi · 5%
CA 12
18.4 mi · 4%
West Lincoln Avenue
1 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
07h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
385.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenal
03h 58m from Anaheim
Leave By
8:06 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Chance Light Rain near Dixon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 417.9 miles (672.5 km) and usually takes 07h 56m 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 209 miles from Anaheim and 208.8 miles from Dixon.

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

The direct path is about 385.9 miles (621.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 $85.09 one way or $170.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Chance Light Rain near Dixon.

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 Anaheim and Dixon. Straight-line distance: 385.95 mi (621.13 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
Dixon

#2 Dixon

Place in Solano county, California, USA

Population20,440
Coordinates38.4454600, -121.8233000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Dixon (-121.8233, 38.44546)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 673 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.75 gal
55.82 L · about $85.09
Round trip
$170.19
29.5 gal · 111.64 L
Estimated CO2
131.1 kg one way
Round trip: 262.2 kg / 578 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $85.09 $170.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $89.47 $178.95
Premium $6.24 $92.08 $184.17
Diesel $7.57 $111.61 $223.23

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 Dixon. The current time is 21:19:31.

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.