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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Quick Snapshot
Road
662.32 mi
12h 15m
Flight
600.48 mi
966.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
600.48 mi
Kilometers
966.38 km
Flight Time
01h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
662.32 mi
Kilometers
1065.9 km
Drive Time
12h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 12h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montague
Fri, Apr 17, 2:23 PM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-17T02:07
Arrive Montague
Fri, Apr 17, 2:23 PM PDT
Route Timing
12h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:16 PM to 7:46 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
11:28 AM 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
Patterson
CA

City in Stanislaus County, California, United States

From Anaheim
331.4 mi
06h 07m
To Montague
330.9 mi
06h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NE

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.

  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 right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    53.8 mi · 1 hr · Westside Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway

    119.3 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Montague, Grenada

    1336 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Montague, Grenada

    43 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto 99-97 Cutoff

    1.1 km · 2 min · 99-97 Cutoff

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Montague Grenada Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Montague Grenada Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South 11th Street

    1495 ft · 35 sec · South 11th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Webb Street

    11 m · 2 sec · West Webb Street

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
426 mi · 64%
Cascade Wonderland Highway
120 mi · 18%
Golden State Freeway
50 mi · 8%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 6%
Santa Ana Freeway
21.3 mi · 3%
Montague Grenada Road
5.74 mi · 1%
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
12h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.8 mi
600.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patterson
06h 07m from Anaheim
Leave By
11:28 AM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Modesto station

29 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Denair station

30 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Tracy, CA

37 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard
RAIL

Manteca, CA

38 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Montague. Straight-line distance: 600.48 mi (966.38 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
Montague

#2 Montague

City in Siskiyou County, California, United States

Population1,366
Coordinates41.7282000, -122.5278000
Altitude774
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Montague (-122.5278, 41.7282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1066 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
23.37 gal
88.47 L · about $134.82
Round trip
$269.64
46.74 gal · 176.94 L
Estimated CO2
207.7 kg one way
Round trip: 415.4 kg / 916 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Montague. The current time is 02:07:55.

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.