How far is Corning, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Corning, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 523.4 miles (842.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 482.3 miles (776.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corning and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corning and Anaheim.
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Start on the route
19 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
26 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Solano Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Solano Street
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Continue on Corning Road
879 ft · 30 sec · Corning Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
78 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
78.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi · 24 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue
2410 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corning and Anaheim.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi · 04h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Corning 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 Corning to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 523.4 miles (842.4 km) and usually takes 08h 35m 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?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 261.4 miles from Corning and 262 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 482.3 miles (776.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 $106.55 one way or $213.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corning and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mendota.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corning and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 482.28 mi (776.15 km).
#1 Corning
Human settlement in Tehama County, California, United States of America
| Population | 7,625 |
| Coordinates | 39.9276600, -122.1791600 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 842 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 31m |
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 | $106.55 | $213.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $112.04 | $224.08 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $115.31 | $230.62 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $139.76 | $279.52 |
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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