How far is Anaheim, CA from Kerman, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Kerman, CA is about 259.1 miles (417 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monterey County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Kerman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Kerman.
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Start on the route
61 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
129 m · 22 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto I 5 North: Los Angeles
887 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
100.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 180: Mendota, Kings Canyon
829 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 180 West: Mendota
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto South Madera Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Madera Avenue
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Turn slight left
66 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West D Street
34 m · 5 sec · West D Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West D Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Kerman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
101 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Slight Chance Light Rain near Kerman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Kerman?
The road trip is about 259.1 miles (417 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Anaheim and 129.4 miles from Kerman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.73 one way or $105.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Slight Chance Light Rain near Kerman.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Kerman. Straight-line distance: 233.36 mi (375.56 km).
#1 Anaheim
The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.
| Population | 353,676 |
| Coordinates | 33.8352900, -117.9145000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kerman
Town in California, USA
| Population | 15,339 |
| Coordinates | 36.7235600, -120.0598800 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kerman (-120.05988, 36.72356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $52.73 | $105.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $55.44 | $110.89 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $57.06 | $114.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $69.16 | $138.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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