How far is Anaheim, CA from Turlock, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Turlock, CA is about 324.4 miles (522 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
324.34 mi
06h 08m
Flight
301.65 mi
485.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.65 mi
Kilometers
485.46 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.34 mi
Kilometers
521.98 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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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 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Turlock
Wed, Apr 22, 5:31 PM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-22T11:22
Arrive Turlock
Wed, Apr 22, 5:31 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 1:38 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
11:44 PM 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
McFarland
CA

City in Kern County, California, United States

From Anaheim
162.3 mi
03h 04m
To Turlock
162.1 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    45.7 mi · 54 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 165: Lander Avenue, Downtown Turlock, Denair, Oakdale

    1436 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lander Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lander Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West Olive Avenue

    587 ft · 21 sec · West Olive Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    115 m · 18 sec · North 1st Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    58 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
111 mi · 34%
Golden State Freeway
83.3 mi · 26%
Northbound California State Route 99
45.7 mi · 14%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 12%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 7%
Santa Ana Freeway
21.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Continue on Golden State Highway

111 mi · 02h 00m

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
06h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
301.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McFarland
03h 04m from Anaheim
Leave By
11:44 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Turlock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 324.4 miles (522 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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?

McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.3 miles from Anaheim and 162.1 miles from Turlock.

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

The direct path is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 $66.00 one way or $131.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McFarland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Wasco station

13 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

39 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Corcoran station

55 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Visalia, California

72 mi away
425 E. Oak Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Turlock. Straight-line distance: 301.65 mi (485.46 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
Turlock

#2 Turlock

The most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.

Population73,059
Coordinates37.4946600, -120.8465900
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Turlock (-120.84659, 37.49466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.44 gal
43.32 L · about $66.00
Round trip
$131.99
22.88 gal · 86.64 L
Estimated CO2
101.7 kg one way
Round trip: 203.3 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $66.00 $131.99
Mid-grade $6.07 $69.40 $138.79
Premium $6.24 $71.42 $142.84
Diesel $7.57 $86.57 $173.13

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Turlock. The current time is 11:22:55.

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.