How far is East Rancho Dominguez, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from East Rancho Dominguez, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.5 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.68 mi
26.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.68 mi
Kilometers
26.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.5 mi
Kilometers
29.78 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM PDT
Return by in East Rancho Dominguez
Sun, Apr 19, 4:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Rancho Dominguez
2026-04-19T03:58
Arrive Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Rancho Dominguez
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Cerritos
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From East Rancho Dominguez
9.4 mi
00h 14m
To Anaheim
9.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Rancho Dominguez and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Rancho Dominguez and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    121 m · 34 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East San Luis Street

    143 m · 23 sec · East San Luis Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Atlantic Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto CA 91 East: Riverside

    1260 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Artesia Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Riverside Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim Boulevard

    1376 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard

    2186 ft · 58 sec · Harbor Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue

    1841 ft · 49 sec · West La Palma Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Anaheim Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Anaheim Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on South Anaheim Boulevard

    128 m · 18 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Rancho Dominguez and Anaheim.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Artesia Freeway
12.3 mi · 66%
Riverside Freeway
2.75 mi · 15%
Atlantic Avenue
1.57 mi · 8%
North Anaheim Boulevard
0.76 mi · 4%
Harbor Boulevard
0.67 mi · 4%
West La Palma Avenue
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Artesia Freeway

Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

12.3 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cerritos
00h 14m from East Rancho Dominguez
Leave By
7:34 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Rancho Dominguez 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 Rancho Dominguez to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cerritos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from East Rancho Dominguez and 9.1 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Rancho Dominguez and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Cerritos

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 Cerritos and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 9.7 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Anaheim City Clerk

Anaheim , CA
200 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office
The City of Orange
Nearby stop 13 mi away

The City of Orange

Orange , CA
300 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866, United States
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cerritos.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

13 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
BUS

Long Beach, California

15 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

18 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
BUS

Torrance, CA

21 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Rancho Dominguez and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 16.68 mi (26.85 km).

East Rancho Dominguez

#1 East Rancho Dominguez

Census designated place

Population15,135
Coordinates33.8980700, -118.1953500
Altitude22
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: (-118.195179, 33.898079)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.50
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.75 $7.50
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.94 $7.89
Premium $6.24 $4.06 $8.12
Diesel $7.57 $4.92 $9.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Rancho Dominguez and Anaheim. The current time is 03:58:58.

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.