How far is Anaheim, CA from Niland, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Niland, CA is about 168 miles (270.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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 Riverside County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Niland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Niland.
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Start on the route
61 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
129 m · 23 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 57 North: Pomona
1483 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway
2344 ft · 31 sec · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, Riverside
2077 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Riverside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
31.2 mi · 36 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1689 ft · 22 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
2346 ft · 31 sec · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
1 km · 42 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
32.5 mi · 35 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 86 South: CA 86 South, Brawley, El Centro
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CA 111 South: 66th Ave East, Niland, Calipatria
1021 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto 66th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · 66th Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
148 m · 10 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Grapefruit Boulevard
43.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Grapefruit Boulevard
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Continue straight
667 ft · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Niland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grapefruit Boulevard
Turn right onto Grapefruit Boulevard
43.2 mi · 01h 09m
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 Mostly Sunny near Niland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Niland?
The road trip is about 168 miles (270.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Desert Hot Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Anaheim and 84.1 miles from Niland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 9:50 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.21 one way or $68.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Niland.
Stop Ideas Near Desert Hot Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cimarron Golf Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs
Outdoor Resort Palm Springs
Palm Springs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Desert Hot Springs.
Palm Springs
Palm Springs (Buses), California
Palm Springs Downtown, CA
Cabazon, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Niland. Straight-line distance: 143.96 mi (231.68 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 Niland
Census designated place
| Population | 1,006 |
| Coordinates | 33.2400400, -115.5188800 |
| Altitude | -43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niland (-115.51888, 33.24004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $34.21 | $68.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $35.97 | $71.94 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $37.02 | $74.04 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $44.87 | $89.74 |
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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