How far is Gridley, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Gridley, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 466.6 miles (750.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 435.6 miles (701 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
466.61 mi
07h 46m
Flight
435.61 mi
701.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
435.61 mi
Kilometers
701.05 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
466.61 mi
Kilometers
750.93 km
Drive Time
07h 46m

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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 07h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM PDT
Return by in Gridley
Thu, Apr 23, 11:21 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gridley
2026-04-22T19:48
Arrive Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:47 PM to 3:17 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
8:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gridley
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
Coalinga
CA

City in Fresno County, California, United States

From Gridley
233.1 mi
03h 53m
To Anaheim
233.5 mi
03h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
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 Gridley and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gridley and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    1609 ft · 36 sec · Sycamore Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    50.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    20.7 mi · 24 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    2410 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gridley 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
362 mi · 78%
I 405 South
25 mi · 5%
Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi · 4%
Golden State Freeway
5.33 mi · 1%
West Lincoln Avenue
1.27 mi
Lincoln Avenue
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
07h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
435.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coalinga
03h 53m from Gridley
Leave By
8:26 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Gridley 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 Gridley to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 466.6 miles (750.9 km) and usually takes 07h 46m 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?

Coalinga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233.1 miles from Gridley and 233.5 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 435.6 miles (701 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 $95.02 one way or $190.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Gridley and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Coalinga

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

40 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

49 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Lemoore, California

53 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Paso Robles station

65 mi away
800 Pine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gridley and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 435.61 mi (701.05 km).

Gridley

#1 Gridley

City in California

Population7,397
Coordinates39.3637800, -121.6935800
Altitude29
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: (-121.693332, 39.363838)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 751 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.47 gal
62.33 L · about $95.02
Round trip
$190.03
32.94 gal · 124.66 L
Estimated CO2
146.4 kg one way
Round trip: 292.7 kg / 645 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $95.02 $190.03
Mid-grade $6.07 $99.91 $199.81
Premium $6.24 $102.82 $205.64
Diesel $7.57 $124.63 $249.26

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 Gridley and Anaheim. The current time is 19:48:05.

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.