How far is Rowland Heights, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Rowland Heights, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.3 mi
00h 25m
Flight
9.74 mi
15.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.74 mi
Kilometers
15.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.3 mi
Kilometers
26.23 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Sat, May 30, 12:31 AM PDT
Return by in Rowland Heights
Sat, May 30, 12:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rowland Heights
2026-05-30T00:05
Arrive Anaheim
Sat, May 30, 12:31 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rowland Heights
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
La Habra
CA

The most populous city in Orange County, California.

From Rowland Heights
5.5 mi
00h 12m
To Anaheim
10.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rowland Heights and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on Batson Avenue

    1305 ft · 38 sec · Batson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Aguiro Street

    1633 ft · 48 sec · Aguiro Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fullerton Road

    2737 ft · 56 sec · Fullerton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Harbor Boulevard

    8.8 mi · 15 min · North Harbor Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue

    1841 ft · 49 sec · West La Palma Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Anaheim Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Anaheim Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on South Anaheim Boulevard

    128 m · 18 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Harbor Boulevard
8.77 mi · 54%
North Anaheim Boulevard
0.76 mi · 5%
Fullerton Road
0.52 mi · 3%
West La Palma Avenue
0.35 mi · 2%
Aguiro Street
0.31 mi · 2%
Batson Avenue
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Harbor Boulevard

Continue on North Harbor Boulevard

8.77 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Habra
00h 12m from Rowland Heights
Leave By
7:38 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rowland Heights 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 Rowland Heights to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

La Habra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Rowland Heights and 10.7 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rowland Heights and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near La Habra

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around La Habra and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Habra.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

7 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

15 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

22 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Pomona station

23 mi away
100 West Commercial Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rowland Heights and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 9.74 mi (15.68 km).

Rowland Heights

#1 Rowland Heights

Census-designated place in California, United States

Population48,993
Coordinates33.9761200, -117.9053400
Altitude160
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: Batson Avenue (-117.905357, 33.976121)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.18 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.69
1.16 gal · 4.36 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.35 $6.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.52 $7.04
Premium $6.24 $3.62 $7.24
Diesel $7.57 $4.39 $8.78

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rowland Heights and Anaheim. The current time is 00:05:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.