How far is Anaheim, CA from Wrightwood, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Wrightwood, CA is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.68 mi
01h 26m
Flight
39.71 mi
63.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.71 mi
Kilometers
63.91 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.68 mi
Kilometers
108.92 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wrightwood
Thu, Apr 23, 10:01 AM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-23T08:34
Arrive Wrightwood
Thu, Apr 23, 10:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anaheim
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Rancho Cucamonga
CA

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

From Anaheim
33.9 mi
00h 43m
To Wrightwood
33.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Pomona Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego

    1822 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Barstow

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway

    17.1 mi · 19 min · Ontario Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 138: Palmdale, Silverwood Lake

    1360 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lone Pine Canyon Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Lone Pine Canyon Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Heath Creek Road

    1075 ft · 37 sec · Heath Creek Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Thrush Road

    1014 ft · 28 sec · Thrush Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lone Pine Canyon Road

    1927 ft · 1 min · Lone Pine Canyon Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Angeles Crest Highway

    2860 ft · 1 min · Angeles Crest Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Park Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · Park Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ontario Freeway
17.1 mi · 25%
Pomona Freeway
16.5 mi · 24%
Orange Freeway
10.7 mi · 16%
Lone Pine Canyon Road
9.24 mi · 14%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.84 mi · 10%
East Lincoln Avenue
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ontario Freeway

Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway

17.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
39.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rancho Cucamonga
00h 43m from Anaheim
Leave By
3:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Wrightwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rancho Cucamonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Anaheim and 33.9 miles from Wrightwood.

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

The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.79 one way or $27.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rancho Cucamonga

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 Rancho Cucamonga and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
Stay option 10.3 mi away

Ayres Hotel Chino Hills

Chino Hills , CA
4785 Chino Hills Pkwy, Chino Hills, CA 91709, United States
Rating 4.5/5 1,105 reviews Hotel
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Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Chino City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Chino City Hall

Chino , CA
13220 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710
Rating 4.6/5 31 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Jurupa Valley City Hall
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Jurupa Valley City Hall

Jurupa Valley , CA
8930 Limonite Ave, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509, United States
Rating 4.6/5 11 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rancho Cucamonga.

RAIL

Ontario

7 mi away
228 South Plum Street
BUS

Claremont, California

11 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Pomona station

15 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

25 mi away
4066 Vine St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Wrightwood. Straight-line distance: 39.71 mi (63.91 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
Wrightwood

#2 Wrightwood

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

Population4,525
Coordinates34.3608300, -117.6333900
Altitude1809
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Wrightwood (-117.63339, 34.36083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.04 L · about $13.79
Round trip
$27.58
4.78 gal · 18.08 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.79 $27.58
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.50 $29.00
Premium $6.24 $14.92 $29.84
Diesel $7.57 $18.09 $36.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Wrightwood. The current time is 08:34:45.

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.