How far is Anaheim, CA from Irwindale, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Irwindale, CA is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
30.05 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.81 mi
30.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.81 mi
Kilometers
30.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.05 mi
Kilometers
48.36 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irwindale
Sun, Apr 19, 8:41 AM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-19T08:01
Arrive Irwindale
Sun, Apr 19, 8:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM PDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Santa Fe Springs
CA

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

From Anaheim
15 mi
00h 19m
To Irwindale
15 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 605 South, I 605 North: San Gabriel River Freeway

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 605 North

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Live Oak Avenue, Irwindale

    1124 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Live Oak Avenue East, Rivergrade Road, Santa Fe Dam

    960 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Live Oak Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Live Oak Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Arrow Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Arrow Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arrow Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Gabriel River Freeway
13.3 mi · 44%
Santa Ana Freeway
11.9 mi · 40%
Arrow Highway
1.58 mi · 5%
Live Oak Avenue
1.23 mi · 4%
West Lincoln Avenue
1 mi · 3%
I 605 North
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

San Gabriel River Freeway

Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

13.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Fe Springs
00h 19m from Anaheim
Leave By
7:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Irwindale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Santa Fe Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Anaheim and 15 miles from Irwindale.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 7:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.12 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Santa Fe Springs

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 Santa Fe Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 4.6 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 6.2 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 8.5 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office
Los ANgeles city Hall
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Los ANgeles city Hall

Los Angeles , CA
Los Angeles, CA 90003, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Fe Springs.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

17 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

18 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

Long Beach, California

21 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

Pasadena, California

22 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Irwindale. Straight-line distance: 18.81 mi (30.27 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
Irwindale

#2 Irwindale

City in the San Gabriel Valley, in Los Angeles County, California

Population1,473
Coordinates34.1069500, -117.9353400
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Irwindale (-117.93534, 34.10695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.01 L · about $6.12
Round trip
$12.23
2.12 gal · 8.02 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.12 $12.23
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.43 $12.86
Premium $6.24 $6.62 $13.24
Diesel $7.57 $8.02 $16.04

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Irwindale. The current time is 08:01:53.

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.