How far is Anaheim, CA from El Segundo, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to El Segundo, CA is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.68 mi
00h 43m
Flight
29.37 mi
47.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.37 mi
Kilometers
47.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.68 mi
Kilometers
52.59 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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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 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Segundo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive El Segundo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
Paramount
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Anaheim
16.3 mi
00h 21m
To El Segundo
16.3 mi
00h 21m

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
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and El Segundo.

  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

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Imperial Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hoxie Avenue

    926 ft · 20 sec · Hoxie Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 105 West

    930 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Century Freeway

    1699 ft · 22 sec · Century Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Century Freeway

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Imperial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Imperial Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Grand Avenue

    58 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Marketplace

    14 m · 2 sec · Marketplace

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marketplace

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Century Freeway
17.5 mi · 54%
Santa Ana Freeway
9.66 mi · 30%
Imperial Highway
2.24 mi · 7%
West Lincoln Avenue
1 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.85 mi · 3%
Adoree Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Century Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway

17.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paramount
00h 21m from Anaheim
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Sunny near El Segundo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to El Segundo?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Paramount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Anaheim and 16.3 miles from El Segundo.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paramount

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 Paramount and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 4.4 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 11.1 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 11.8 mi away

City of Torrance - Housing

Torrance , CA
3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office,City or town hall
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Rolling Hills Estates City Hall

Rolling Hills Estates , CA
4045 Palos Verdes Dr N, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Torrance, CA

13 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
BUS

Long Beach, California

13 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California

19 mi away
1st Stop: N.Front & Swinford, Berth 95, Catalina
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

20 mi away
800 North Alameda Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and El Segundo. Straight-line distance: 29.37 mi (47.27 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
El Segundo

#2 El Segundo

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population16,289
Coordinates33.9191800, -118.4164700
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: El Segundo (-118.41647, 33.91918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.27
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.63 $13.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.98 $13.95
Premium $6.24 $7.18 $14.36
Diesel $7.57 $8.70 $17.40

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 El Segundo. The current time is 23:02:25.

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.