How far is Anaheim, CA from Elk Grove, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Elk Grove, CA is about 398.5 miles (641.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 370.2 miles (595.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 48m 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
398.46 mi
07h 24m
Flight
370.18 mi
595.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
370.18 mi
Kilometers
595.74 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
398.46 mi
Kilometers
641.26 km
Drive Time
07h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk Grove
Sun, May 31, 1:19 AM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Sun, May 31, 8:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-05-30T17:55
Arrive Elk Grove
Sun, May 31, 1:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:24 PM to 2:54 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
9:12 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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Anaheim
199.3 mi
03h 42m
To Elk Grove
199.1 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Elk Grove.

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 East: Downtown Stockton

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward CA 99 North

    3019 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 37 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Stockton Boulevard

    811 ft · 25 sec · East Stockton Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Florin Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Elk Grove Florin Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elk Grove Florin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
251 mi · 63%
Golden State Freeway
50 mi · 13%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 9%
CA 99 North
32.7 mi · 8%
Santa Ana Freeway
21.3 mi · 5%
Crosstown Freeway
2.47 mi · 1%
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 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
370.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 42m from Anaheim
Leave By
9:12 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anaheim and Sunny near Elk Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Elk Grove?

The road trip is about 398.5 miles (641.3 km) and usually takes 07h 24m 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?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.3 miles from Anaheim and 199.1 miles from Elk Grove.

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

The direct path is about 370.2 miles (595.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 $81.11 one way or $162.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anaheim and Sunny near Elk Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, 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 Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 370.18 mi (595.74 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
Elk Grove

#2 Elk Grove

The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.

Population177,302
Coordinates38.4088000, -121.3716200
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Elk Grove (-121.37162, 38.4088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 641 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.06 gal
53.22 L · about $81.11
Round trip
$162.22
28.12 gal · 106.44 L
Estimated CO2
125 kg one way
Round trip: 249.9 kg / 551 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $81.11 $162.22
Mid-grade $6.07 $85.29 $170.58
Premium $6.24 $87.78 $175.55
Diesel $7.57 $106.39 $212.78

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Elk Grove. The current time is 17:55:30.

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.