How far is Mission Canyon, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Mission Canyon, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mission Canyon and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission Canyon and Anaheim.
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Start on Dorking Place
80 m · 18 sec · Dorking Place
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Turn right onto Cheltenham Road
94 m · 14 sec · Cheltenham Road
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Turn right onto Williams Way
888 ft · 40 sec · Williams Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montrose Place
82 m · 14 sec · Montrose Place
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Turn straight onto Tunnel Road
1343 ft · 1 min · Tunnel Road
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Turn straight onto Mission Canyon Road
1285 ft · 58 sec · Mission Canyon Road
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Turn slight right onto Foothill Road
845 ft · 28 sec · Foothill Road
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Turn left onto Mission Canyon Road
2366 ft · 58 sec · Mission Canyon Road
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Continue on East Los Olivos Street
1819 ft · 1 min · East Los Olivos Street
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Turn left onto Garden Street
1.9 mi · 6 min · Garden Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 South
1014 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
12.2 mi · 14 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Ventura Freeway
70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 101
1 km · 44 sec · Route 101
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Continue on Santa Ana Freeway
24.4 mi · 29 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 Mission Canyon and Anaheim.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ventura Freeway
Continue on Ventura Freeway
70.5 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Mission Canyon and Sunny near Anaheim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mission Canyon to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westlake Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Mission Canyon and 61.8 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mission Canyon and Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Westlake Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel
City of Thousand Oaks
Westlake Village Planning
Homewood Suites by Hilton Agoura Hills
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westlake Village.
Moorpark
Simi Valley
Camarillo station
Chatsworth station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mission Canyon and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 111.29 mi (179.1 km).
#1 Mission Canyon
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
| Population | 2,381 |
| Coordinates | 34.4508300, -119.7129100 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $25.15 | $50.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $26.45 | $52.90 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $27.22 | $54.44 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $32.99 | $65.98 |
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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