How far is Anaheim, CA from La Puente, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to La Puente, CA is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.76 mi
00h 30m
Flight
12.92 mi
20.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.92 mi
Kilometers
20.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.76 mi
Kilometers
26.98 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Puente
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 10:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-19T09:01
Arrive La Puente
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
La Habra Heights
CA

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

From Anaheim
8.4 mi
00h 15m
To La Puente
8.4 mi
00h 15m

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
80°F
Sunday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and La Puente.

  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

    Continue on North Anaheim Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Anaheim Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue

    1850 ft · 48 sec · West La Palma Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard

    8.8 mi · 15 min · Harbor Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Fullerton Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Fullerton Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles, Pomona Freeway

    855 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    22 m · 1 sec · Pomona Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Azusa Avenue

    1412 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Azusa Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Azusa Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hurley Street

    58 m · 9 sec · Hurley Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Azusa Way

    907 ft · 18 sec · Azusa Way

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Valley Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Valley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Central Avenue

    2298 ft · 60 sec · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Stimson Avenue

    74 m · 16 sec · South Stimson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harbor Boulevard
8.77 mi · 52%
Fullerton Road
2.08 mi · 12%
Pomona Freeway
1.28 mi · 8%
Valley Boulevard
1.19 mi · 7%
South Azusa Avenue
1.06 mi · 6%
North Anaheim Boulevard
0.77 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Harbor Boulevard

Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard

8.77 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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Habra Heights
00h 15m from Anaheim
Leave By
7:30 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Sunny near La Puente.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to La Puente?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

La Habra Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Anaheim and 8.4 miles from La Puente.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.40 one way or $6.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near La Habra Heights

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 La Habra Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Coffee break 11.8 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Habra Heights.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

11 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

18 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Pomona station

21 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and La Puente. Straight-line distance: 12.92 mi (20.79 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
La Puente

#2 La Puente

City in California

Population39,215
Coordinates34.0200100, -117.9495100
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: La Puente (-117.94951, 34.02001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $3.40
Round trip
$6.81
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.40 $6.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.58 $7.16
Premium $6.24 $3.68 $7.37
Diesel $7.57 $4.46 $8.93

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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There is no time difference between Anaheim and La Puente. The current time is 09:01:02.

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.