How far is Clearlake Oaks, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Clearlake Oaks, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 492.9 miles (793.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 445.5 miles (716.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
492.9 mi
09h 32m
Flight
445.47 mi
716.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
445.47 mi
Kilometers
716.91 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
492.9 mi
Kilometers
793.25 km
Drive Time
09h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM PDT
Return by in Clearlake Oaks
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearlake Oaks
2026-04-22T18:03
Arrive Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
09h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:32 PM to 5:02 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
4:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearlake Oaks
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
Tranquillity
CA

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

From Clearlake Oaks
246.5 mi
04h 46m
To Anaheim
246.4 mi
04h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph WSW
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 Clearlake Oaks and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearlake Oaks and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    628 ft · 32 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oakgrove Avenue

    27 m · 10 sec · Oakgrove Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    14 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    21.6 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Saint Helena Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway South

    21.7 mi · 26 min · Saint Helena Highway South

  12. 12

    Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Sonoma Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Sonoma Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Redwood Street

    1786 ft · 45 sec · Redwood Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Alameda Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Alameda Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Curtola Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Curtola Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Martinez, San Jose

    1.1 km · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

    8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580: Stockton

    1581 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    20.7 mi · 24 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    2410 ft · 33 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  42. 42

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
283 mi · 57%
Oakgrove Avenue
39.4 mi · 8%
I 405 South
25 mi · 5%
Saint Helena Highway South
21.7 mi · 4%
Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi · 4%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
19.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

224 mi · 04h 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
09h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
445.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tranquillity
04h 46m from Clearlake Oaks
Leave By
4:56 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Clearlake Oaks 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 Clearlake Oaks to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 492.9 miles (793.3 km) and usually takes 09h 32m 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?

Tranquillity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 246.5 miles from Clearlake Oaks and 246.4 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 445.5 miles (716.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 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 $100.32 one way or $200.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Clearlake Oaks and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Tranquillity

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

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

RAIL

Madera

42 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Fresno station

43 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

43 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Lemoore, California

57 mi away
300 E Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearlake Oaks and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 445.47 mi (716.91 km).

Clearlake Oaks

#1 Clearlake Oaks

Census-designated place in Lake County, California

Population2,359
Coordinates39.0262800, -122.6719300
Altitude407
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: Clearlake Oaks (-122.67193, 39.02628)
End: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 793 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.39 gal
65.84 L · about $100.32
Round trip
$200.65
34.78 gal · 131.68 L
Estimated CO2
154.5 kg one way
Round trip: 309.1 kg / 681 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $100.32 $200.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $105.49 $210.98
Premium $6.24 $108.57 $217.13
Diesel $7.57 $131.59 $263.18

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 Clearlake Oaks and Anaheim. The current time is 18:03:56.

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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.