How far is Brawley, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Brawley, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.28 mi
03h 07m
Flight
149.71 mi
240.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.71 mi
Kilometers
240.93 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.28 mi
Kilometers
293.35 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM PDT
Return by in Brawley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brawley
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brawley
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Palm Springs
CA

A city in Riverside County, California.

From Brawley
91.2 mi
01h 33m
To Anaheim
91 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    33 mi · 40 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    32.5 mi · 38 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

    32.6 mi · 35 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    17.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward CA 60 West: Riverside

    1022 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway

    2677 ft · 33 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Moreno Valley Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway

    16 mi · 20 min · Moreno Valley Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Riverside Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1526 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Riverside Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward State College Boulevard

    965 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North State College Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · North State College Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    143 m · 26 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
87.7 mi · 48%
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
32.6 mi · 18%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 10%
Riverside Freeway
17.5 mi · 10%
Moreno Valley Freeway
16.5 mi · 9%
Escondido Freeway
3.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Start on Main Street

33 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
149.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Springs
01h 33m from Brawley
Leave By
10:46 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brawley and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palm Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Brawley and 91 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.09 one way or $74.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palm Springs

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 Palm Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Turtle Back Mesa Bed & Breakfast
Coffee break 14.3 mi away

Turtle Back Mesa Bed & Breakfast

Desert Hot Springs , CA
28700 Hotwell Rd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241, United States
Rating 4.5/5 13 reviews Bed & breakfast
Cimarron Golf Resort
Food stop 2.9 mi away

Cimarron Golf Resort

Cathedral City , CA
67603 30th Ave, Cathedral City, CA 92234, United States
Rating 4.4/5 534 reviews Public golf course,Event venue,Golf course,Golf driving range,Resort hotel,Restaurant,Wedding venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs
Stay option 2.1 mi away

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs

Cathedral City , CA
67967 Vista Chino, Cathedral City, CA 92234, United States
Rating 4.2/5 1,450 reviews Hotel
Outdoor Resort Palm Springs
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Outdoor Resort Palm Springs

Cathedral City , CA
69411 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234, United States
Rating 4.5/5 260 reviews RV park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Springs.

BUS

Palm Springs (Buses), California

3400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
BUS

Palm Springs Downtown, CA

1 mi away
190 North Indian Canyon Drive
RAIL

Palm Springs

7 mi away
Indian Ave. and Palm Springs Station Rd.
BUS

Palm Desert, CA

18 mi away
44449 Towne Center Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brawley and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 149.71 mi (240.93 km).

Brawley

#1 Brawley

City in Imperial County, California, United States

Population26,015
Coordinates32.9786600, -115.5302700
Altitude-34
CountryUnited States
Anaheim

#2 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
Start: Main Street (-115.53027, 32.978621)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.35 L · about $37.09
Round trip
$74.19
12.86 gal · 48.7 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $37.09 $74.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $39.00 $78.01
Premium $6.24 $40.14 $80.28
Diesel $7.57 $48.66 $97.31

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 Brawley and Anaheim. The current time is 21:19:07.

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.