How far is Anaheim, CA from Ontario, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Ontario, CA is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.07 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.83 mi
35.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.83 mi
Kilometers
35.13 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.07 mi
Kilometers
45.18 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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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 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ontario
Sat, Apr 18, 6:16 PM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Sat, Apr 18, 6:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-18T17:38
Arrive Ontario
Sat, Apr 18, 6:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
Walnut
CA

Village in California, USA

From Anaheim
14 mi
00h 19m
To Ontario
14 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    129 m · 23 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North State College Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · North State College Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Placentia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Placentia Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Orangethorpe Avenue

    2060 ft · 45 sec · West Orangethorpe Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward CA 57 North: Pomona

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Orange Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Pomona Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 83: Euclid Avenue

    1464 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Euclid Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Euclid Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Transit Street

    113 m · 22 sec · East Transit Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Lemon Avenue

    79 m · 17 sec · South Lemon Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Holt Boulevard

    118 m · 11 sec · Holt Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holt Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pomona Freeway
10.9 mi · 39%
Orange Freeway
10.7 mi · 38%
South Euclid Avenue
2.28 mi · 8%
East Lincoln Avenue
1.46 mi · 5%
North State College Boulevard
0.77 mi · 3%
South Placentia Avenue
0.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pomona Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

10.9 mi · 00h 13m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walnut
00h 19m from Anaheim
Leave By
7:14 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Ontario.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Walnut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Anaheim and 14 miles from Ontario.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Walnut

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 Walnut and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 7.1 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walnut.

RAIL

Pomona station

11 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

16 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

18 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Ontario

21 mi away
228 South Plum Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Ontario. Straight-line distance: 21.83 mi (35.13 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
Ontario

#2 Ontario

The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population183,393
Coordinates34.0633400, -117.6508900
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Ontario (-117.65089, 34.06334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.75 L · about $5.71
Round trip
$11.42
1.98 gal · 7.5 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.71 $11.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.01 $12.01
Premium $6.24 $6.18 $12.36
Diesel $7.57 $7.49 $14.98

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 Ontario. The current time is 17:38:10.

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.