How far is Parkway, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Parkway, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 406 miles (653.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 377.8 miles (608 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
406.02 mi
06h 49m
Flight
377.79 mi
608 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
377.79 mi
Kilometers
608 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
406.02 mi
Kilometers
653.42 km
Drive Time
06h 49m

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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 06h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Thu, Oct 15, 4:20 PM PDT
Return by in Parkway
Thu, Oct 15, 11:10 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkway
2026-10-15T09:30
Arrive Anaheim
Thu, Oct 15, 4:20 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:50 PM to 2:20 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
10:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkway
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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Parkway
203.1 mi
03h 24m
To Anaheim
202.9 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Parkway and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Florin Road

    965 ft · 22 sec · Florin Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Florin Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Florin Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Freeport Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Freeport Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pocket Road

    1749 ft · 38 sec · Pocket Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Los Angeles

    1525 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    53 mi · 58 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 Parkway 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
349 mi · 86%
I 405 South
25 mi · 6%
Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi · 5%
Golden State Freeway
5.33 mi · 1%
Florin Road
2.93 mi · 1%
West Lincoln Avenue
1.27 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
06h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
377.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 24m from Parkway
Leave By
10:20 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parkway and Sunny near Anaheim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkway to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 406 miles (653.4 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.1 miles from Parkway and 202.9 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 377.8 miles (608 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 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 $89.72 one way or $179.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkway and Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, 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 Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkway and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 377.79 mi (608 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Parkway

Situated in the flat terrain of California's Central Valley at an elevation of approximately 20 feet, this census-designated place is located in Sacramento County just south of the state capital city.

Population0
Coordinates38.4960200, -121.4588400
Altitude6
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: Florin Road (-121.458828, 38.496003)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 653 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.33 gal
54.23 L · about $89.72
Round trip
$179.44
28.66 gal · 108.46 L
Estimated CO2
127.4 kg one way
Round trip: 254.7 kg / 562 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $89.72 $179.44
Mid-grade $6.50 $93.13 $186.26
Premium $6.69 $95.85 $191.71
Diesel $8.41 $120.56 $241.12

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkway and Anaheim. The current time is 09:30:49.

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