How far is Anaheim, CA from Tustin, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Tustin, CA is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The sixth most populous city in California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Tustin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Tustin.
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Start on the route
61 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
1684 ft · 58 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Santa Ana Street
1751 ft · 52 sec · West Santa Ana Street
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Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Harbor Boulevard
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Continue on Harbor Boulevard
1120 ft · 29 sec · Harbor Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Santa Ana Freeway
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
788 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
981 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1198 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street, First Street
1122 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on Irvine Boulevard
2176 ft · 44 sec · Irvine Boulevard
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Turn right onto North B Street
911 ft · 44 sec · North B Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
25 m · 2 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Tustin.
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.
Santa Ana Freeway
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
2.82 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Tustin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Tustin?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Anaheim and 4.7 miles from Tustin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.90 one way or $3.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Tustin.
Stop Ideas Near Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
bamboo house
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orange.
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Irvine Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Tustin. Straight-line distance: 8 mi (12.87 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 Tustin
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 79,815 |
| Coordinates | 33.7458500, -117.8261700 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tustin (-117.82617, 33.74585)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
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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