How far is Mission Viejo, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Mission Viejo, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 27m.
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
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A city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mission Viejo and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission Viejo and Anaheim.
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Start on Chrisanta Drive
40 m · 6 sec · Chrisanta Drive
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Turn left onto La Paz Road
1404 ft · 36 sec · La Paz Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1514 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road
1266 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
527 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Jamboree Road
760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Newport Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1127 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue
1334 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.6 km · 3 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 Viejo 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.
Bake Parkway
Keep slight right
6 mi · 00h 07m
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 Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Tustin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Mission Viejo and 11.7 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mission Viejo and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Tustin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Lake Forest
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tustin.
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Irvine Transportation Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mission Viejo and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 21.41 mi (34.46 km).
#1 Mission Viejo
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 94,242 |
| Coordinates | 33.6000200, -117.6720000 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
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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