How far is Anaheim, CA from Palermo, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Palermo, CA is about 473.7 miles (762.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 435.9 miles (701.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 41m 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 08h 50m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Palermo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Palermo.
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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 right to continue on Golden State Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville
21.7 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1272 ft · 39 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto B Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · B Street
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Palermo Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Palermo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palermo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Palermo.
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 Sunny near Palermo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Palermo?
The road trip is about 473.7 miles (762.3 km) and usually takes 08h 50m 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?
San Joaquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237 miles from Anaheim and 236.7 miles from Palermo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 435.9 miles (701.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 $104.62 one way or $209.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anaheim and Sunny near Palermo.
Stop Ideas Near San Joaquin
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 San Joaquin.
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Fresno station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Palermo. Straight-line distance: 435.88 mi (701.48 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 Palermo
Located in the Sacramento Valley south of Oroville at an elevation of approximately 194 feet, this Butte County census-designated place sits near the Feather River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4354400, -121.5380200 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palermo (-121.53802, 39.43544)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 762 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 54m |
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 | $6.26 | $104.62 | $209.24 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $108.60 | $217.20 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $111.77 | $223.55 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $140.58 | $281.16 |
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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