How far is Riverbank, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Riverbank, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 344.4 miles (554.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 59m.
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 Tulare County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverbank and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverbank and Anaheim.
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Start on Santa Fe Street
20 m · 8 sec · Santa Fe Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1209 ft · 57 sec · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Patterson Road
1370 ft · 31 sec · Patterson Road
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Turn left onto Roselle Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Roselle Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roselle Avenue
43 m · 3 sec · Roselle Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Roselle Avenue
2614 ft · 52 sec · Roselle Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roselle Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Roselle Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Roselle Avenue
1157 ft · 23 sec · Roselle Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roselle Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · Roselle Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Roselle Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Roselle Avenue
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Turn right onto East Briggsmore Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Briggsmore Avenue
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Turn left onto Oakdale Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Oakdale Road
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Continue on El Vista Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · El Vista Avenue
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Continue on Mitchell Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Mitchell Road
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Take the ramp straight
1335 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
88.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi · 24 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 Riverbank and Anaheim.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Mitchell Road
Merge slight left
88.2 mi · 01h 41m
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 Riverbank 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 Riverbank to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 344.4 miles (554.2 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
Earlimart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.4 miles from Riverbank and 172 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 5:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.09 one way or $140.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverbank and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Earlimart
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Earlimart.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverbank and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 318.24 mi (512.16 km).
#1 Riverbank
City in Stanislaus County, California, United States
| Population | 24,710 |
| Coordinates | 37.7360400, -120.9354900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $70.09 | $140.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $73.70 | $147.40 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $75.85 | $151.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $91.94 | $183.88 |
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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