How far is East Oakdale, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from East Oakdale, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 348.5 miles (560.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 317.5 miles (510.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 52m.
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.
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Oakdale and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Oakdale and Anaheim.
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Start on the route
87 m · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Rodden Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Rodden Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rodden Road
1 mi · 4 min · Rodden Road
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Continue on Rodden Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Rodden Road
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Turn sharp left onto Valley Home Road
2332 ft · 46 sec · Valley Home Road
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Continue on North Yosemite Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Yosemite Avenue
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Continue on Albers Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Albers Road
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Continue on Geer Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Geer Road
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Turn slight left onto Santa Fe Avenue
6.2 mi · 9 min · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn right onto North Vincent Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · North Vincent Road
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Turn right onto Shanks Road
2375 ft · 54 sec · Shanks Road
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Take the ramp left
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
74.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Oakdale and Anaheim.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Shanks Road
Merge slight left
74.9 mi · 01h 25m
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 East Oakdale 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 East Oakdale to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 348.5 miles (560.9 km) and usually takes 06h 52m 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?
Earlimart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.4 miles from East Oakdale and 174.1 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 317.5 miles (510.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 $70.96 one way or $141.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Oakdale and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Earlimart
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 Earlimart.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Oakdale and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 317.44 mi (510.87 km).
#1 East Oakdale
Census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California
| Population | 2,762 |
| Coordinates | 37.7879800, -120.8038200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| 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: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 561 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
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 | $70.96 | $141.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $74.61 | $149.22 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $76.79 | $153.58 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $93.07 | $186.15 |
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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