How far is Mission Hills, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Mission Hills, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Ventura County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mission Hills and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission Hills and Anaheim.
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Start on Calle Segundo
106 m · 21 sec · Calle Segundo
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rucker Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Rucker Road
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Turn left onto Purisima Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Purisima Road
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Turn right onto Mission Gate Road
2051 ft · 2 min · Mission Gate Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto San Julian Road
16.3 mi · 22 min · San Julian Road
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit right
831 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
776 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
47.2 mi · 55 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 Hills 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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Mission Hills 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 Hills to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
El Rio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Mission Hills and 97.1 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.95 one way or $81.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mission Hills and Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near El Rio
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bella Capri Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo
Ventura City Hall (formerly the Ventura County Courthouse - California Historical Landmark #847)
San Buenaventura City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Rio.
Oxnard Transportation Center
Camarillo station
Ventura
Santa Paula, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mission Hills and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 155.57 mi (250.36 km).
#1 Mission Hills
Situated in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County at an elevation of 325 feet, this census-designated place lies immediately north of the city of Lompoc.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6860900, -120.4368300 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $6.26 | $40.95 | $81.89 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $42.50 | $85.01 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $43.75 | $87.49 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $55.02 | $110.04 |
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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