How far is La Puente, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from La Puente, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
24.41 mi
00h 34m
Flight
12.92 mi
20.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.92 mi
Kilometers
20.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.41 mi
Kilometers
39.29 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM PDT
Return by in La Puente
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Puente
2026-04-19T07:40
Arrive Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in La Puente
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
La Habra Heights
CA

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

From La Puente
8.5 mi
00h 17m
To Anaheim
16 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
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 La Puente and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Puente and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    100 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Stimson Avenue

    657 ft · 34 sec · South Stimson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Valley Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Old Valley Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Valley Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Azusa Way

    806 ft · 14 sec · Azusa Way

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto N8: South Azusa Avenue

    61 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Azusa Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Azusa Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 60 East: Pomona

    1579 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Fullerton Road

    1280 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Fullerton Road South

    65 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Fullerton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Fullerton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Harbor Boulevard

    8.8 mi · 15 min · North Harbor Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue

    1841 ft · 49 sec · West La Palma Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Anaheim Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Anaheim Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on South Anaheim Boulevard

    128 m · 18 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Puente 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Harbor Boulevard
8.77 mi · 36%
Fullerton Road
2.17 mi · 9%
South Azusa Avenue
1.16 mi · 5%
Pomona Freeway
1.12 mi · 5%
Valley Boulevard
0.94 mi · 4%
North Anaheim Boulevard
0.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Harbor Boulevard

Continue on North Harbor Boulevard

8.77 mi · 00h 15m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Habra Heights
00h 17m from La Puente
Leave By
7:22 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Puente 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 La Puente to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

La Habra Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from La Puente and 16 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Puente and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near La Habra Heights

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 La Habra Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Coffee break 11.7 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Habra Heights.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

11 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

18 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Pomona station

21 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Puente and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 12.92 mi (20.79 km).

La Puente

#1 La Puente

City in California

Population39,215
Coordinates34.0200100, -117.9495100
Altitude107
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: (-117.949551, 34.019956)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $4.96
Round trip
$9.92
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.96 $9.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.22 $10.43
Premium $6.24 $5.37 $10.74
Diesel $7.57 $6.51 $13.02

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 La Puente and Anaheim. The current time is 07:40:59.

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.