How far is Inglewood, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Inglewood, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Inglewood and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inglewood and Anaheim.
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Start on East Manchester Boulevard
19 m · 8 sec · East Manchester Boulevard
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Turn left onto South La Brea Avenue
1878 ft · 40 sec · South La Brea Avenue
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Turn right onto South La Brea Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · South La Brea Avenue
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Continue on Hawthorne Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Hawthorne Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 105 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Century Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Century Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Century Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 19: Lakewood Boulevard
1900 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Lakewood Boulevard
1491 ft · 30 sec · Lakewood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Imperial Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Imperial Highway
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Turn right onto I 5 South: Los Angeles
2702 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Santa Ana
2038 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 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 Inglewood and Anaheim.
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.
Santa Ana Freeway
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.91 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Inglewood and Sunny near Anaheim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Inglewood to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Downey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Inglewood and 18.5 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.87 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Inglewood and Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Downey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downey.
Los Angeles Union Station
Torrance, CA
Long Beach, California
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inglewood and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 26.63 mi (42.85 km).
#1 Inglewood
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 107,203 |
| Coordinates | 33.9616800, -118.3531300 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.00 | $18.01 |
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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