How far is Fullerton, CA from Villa Park, CA?

The driving distance from Fullerton, CA to Villa Park, CA is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.98 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.51 mi
12.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.51 mi
Kilometers
12.08 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.98 mi
Kilometers
17.67 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Villa Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 AM PDT
Return by in Fullerton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fullerton
2026-04-19T01:09
Arrive Villa Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fullerton
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
Placentia
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From Fullerton
5.5 mi
00h 08m
To Villa Park
5.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°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 Fullerton and Villa Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fullerton and Villa Park.

  1. 1

    Start on West Commonwealth Avenue

    95 m · 13 sec · West Commonwealth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Harbor Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Harbor Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, Anaheim Boulevard, Lemon Street

    1380 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on CA 91 East

    1793 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach

    2069 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Costa Mesa Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Katella Avenue

    1554 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto East Katella Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Katella Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Villa Park Road

    2637 ft · 1 min · Villa Park Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1426 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fullerton and Villa Park.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverside Freeway
5.04 mi · 46%
Costa Mesa Freeway
2 mi · 18%
South Harbor Boulevard
1.19 mi · 11%
East Katella Avenue
0.63 mi · 6%
CA 91 East
0.6 mi · 5%
Villa Park Road
0.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Riverside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

5.04 mi · 00h 06m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Placentia
00h 08m from Fullerton
Leave By
7:56 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fullerton and Mostly Sunny near Villa Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fullerton to Villa Park?

The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Placentia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Fullerton and 5.5 miles from Villa Park.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fullerton and Mostly Sunny near Villa Park.

Stop Ideas Near Placentia

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 Placentia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Stay option 4.9 mi away

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Anaheim , CA
1600 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 9,122 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
bamboo house
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

bamboo house

Garden Grove , CA
12242 Tamerlane Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Hostel

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

5 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

8 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

13 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Irvine Transportation Center

24 mi away
15215 Barranca Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fullerton and Villa Park. Straight-line distance: 7.51 mi (12.08 km).

Fullerton

#1 Fullerton

The eighth most populous city in Orange County, California.

Population139,921
Coordinates33.8702900, -117.9253400
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Villa Park

#2 Villa Park

City in Orange County, California, United States

Population5,801
Coordinates33.8144600, -117.8131100
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Fullerton (-117.92534, 33.87029)
End: Villa Park (-117.81311, 33.81446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.47 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.50
0.78 gal · 2.94 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.25 $4.50
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.37 $4.73
Premium $6.24 $2.43 $4.87
Diesel $7.57 $2.95 $5.90

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 Fullerton and Villa Park. The current time is 01:09:01.

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.