How far is Orland, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Orland, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 510.5 miles (821.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 472.1 miles (759.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
510.54 mi
08h 05m
Flight
472.07 mi
759.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
472.07 mi
Kilometers
759.72 km
Flight Time
00h 56m

Driving Distance

Road route
510.54 mi
Kilometers
821.64 km
Drive Time
08h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 4:39 PM PDT
Return by in Orland
Mon, Apr 20, 12:45 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orland
2026-04-19T08:34
Arrive Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 4:39 PM PDT
Route Timing
08h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:05 PM to 3:35 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orland
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Mendota
CA

City in Illinois, United States

From Orland
255 mi
04h 02m
To Anaheim
255.6 mi
04h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Orland and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orland and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on West Walker Street

    923 ft · 36 sec · West Walker Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Newville Road

    2293 ft · 58 sec · Newville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    928 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Westside Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    20.7 mi · 24 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    2410 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orland and Anaheim.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
456 mi · 89%
I 405 South
25 mi · 5%
Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi · 4%
Golden State Freeway
5.33 mi · 1%
West Lincoln Avenue
1.27 mi
Newville Road
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

237 mi · 04h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
472.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendota
04h 02m from Orland
Leave By
7:50 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain leaving Orland 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 Orland to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 510.5 miles (821.6 km) and usually takes 08h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 255 miles from Orland and 255.6 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 472.1 miles (759.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $103.96 one way or $207.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain around Orland and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Mendota

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mendota, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mendota.

RAIL

Madera

41 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Fresno station

53 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

60 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Merced station

62 mi away
324 West 24th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orland and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 472.07 mi (759.72 km).

Orland

#1 Orland

City in Glenn County, California

Population8,068
Coordinates39.7473800, -122.1963700
Altitude79
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: Walker Street (-122.196371, 39.747362)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 822 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.02 gal
68.2 L · about $103.96
Round trip
$207.91
36.04 gal · 136.4 L
Estimated CO2
160.1 kg one way
Round trip: 320.3 kg / 706 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $103.96 $207.91
Mid-grade $6.07 $109.31 $218.62
Premium $6.24 $112.50 $225.00
Diesel $7.57 $136.36 $272.71

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 Orland and Anaheim. The current time is 08:34:24.

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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.