How far is Anaheim, CA from Montague, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Montague, CA is about 662.3 miles (1065.9 km), with a travel time of about 12h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 600.5 miles (966.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Stanislaus County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Montague.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Montague.
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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 right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
53.8 mi · 1 hr · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway
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Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
119.3 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montague, Grenada
1336 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Montague, Grenada
43 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto 99-97 Cutoff
1.1 km · 2 min · 99-97 Cutoff
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Turn left onto Montague Grenada Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Montague Grenada Road
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Continue on South 11th Street
1495 ft · 35 sec · South 11th Street
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Turn left onto West Webb Street
11 m · 2 sec · West Webb Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Webb Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Montague.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Anaheim and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Montague.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Montague?
The road trip is about 662.3 miles (1065.9 km) and usually takes 12h 15m 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?
Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 331.4 miles from Anaheim and 330.9 miles from Montague.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 600.5 miles (966.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 $134.82 one way or $269.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 207.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anaheim and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Montague.
Stop Ideas Near Patterson
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 Patterson.
Modesto station
Denair station
Tracy, CA
Manteca, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Montague. Straight-line distance: 600.48 mi (966.38 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 Montague
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 1,366 |
| Coordinates | 41.7282000, -122.5278000 |
| Altitude | 774 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montague (-122.5278, 41.7282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1066 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 15m |
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 | $134.82 | $269.64 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $141.76 | $283.52 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $145.90 | $291.80 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $176.84 | $353.68 |
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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