How far is Anaheim, CA from Lakeport, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Lakeport, CA is about 499.2 miles (803.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 454.5 miles (731.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 14m 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
499.18 mi
09h 37m
Flight
454.52 mi
731.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
454.52 mi
Kilometers
731.48 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
499.18 mi
Kilometers
803.36 km
Drive Time
09h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeport
Fri, May 22, 5:38 AM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Fri, May 22, 3:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-05-21T20:01
Arrive Lakeport
Fri, May 22, 5:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
09h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:37 PM to 5:07 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
4:46 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
Mendota
CA

City in Illinois, United States

From Anaheim
249.7 mi
04h 48m
To Lakeport
249.5 mi
04h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South, I 680 North: San Jose, Sacramento, Concord, Walnut Creek

    857 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680 North: Walnut Creek, Concord, Sacramento

    1614 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway

    15.2 mi · 18 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    74 m · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 780: Benicia

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Sacramento

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Sacramento

    137 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 37: Napa, Novato, Auto Mall, Columbus Parkway

    752 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 37: Napa

    2517 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue on CA 37

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 29: Napa, Sonoma Boulevard

    1912 ft · 51 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Sonoma Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Broadway Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    21.7 mi · 26 min · Saint Helena Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Lake County Highway

    16.5 mi · 25 min · Lake County Highway

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Main Street

    19.7 mi · 29 min · Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn left

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Soda Bay Road

    87 m · 14 sec · Soda Bay Road

  43. 43

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    82 m · 14 sec · 1st Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto North Forbes Street

    51 m · 9 sec · North Forbes Street

  46. 46

    Turn right

    35 m · 10 sec

  47. 47

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
48 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
226 mi · 45%
Golden State Freeway
50 mi · 10%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 8%
Saint Helena Highway
28.6 mi · 6%
Main Street
22.1 mi · 4%
Santa Ana Freeway
21.3 mi · 4%
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
09h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
454.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendota
04h 48m from Anaheim
Leave By
4:46 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Sunny near Lakeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 499.2 miles (803.4 km) and usually takes 09h 37m 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?

Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 249.7 miles from Anaheim and 249.5 miles from Lakeport.

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

The direct path is about 454.5 miles (731.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 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 $101.65 one way or $203.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 156.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mendota

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

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

RAIL

Madera

41 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Fresno station

53 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

60 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Merced station

62 mi away
324 West 24th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Lakeport. Straight-line distance: 454.52 mi (731.48 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
Lakeport

#2 Lakeport

City in Lake County, California, United States of America

Population4,963
Coordinates39.0429500, -122.9158300
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Lakeport (-122.91583, 39.04295)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 803 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.62 gal
66.68 L · about $101.65
Round trip
$203.30
35.24 gal · 133.36 L
Estimated CO2
156.6 kg one way
Round trip: 313.2 kg / 690 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $101.65 $203.30
Mid-grade $6.07 $106.88 $213.77
Premium $6.24 $110.00 $220.00
Diesel $7.57 $133.33 $266.66

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Lakeport. The current time is 20:01:19.

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.