How far is Shasta, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The estimated driving distance from Shasta, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 626.2 miles (1007.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 58m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 530.7 miles (854.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
626.22 mi
10h 58m · estimated
Flight
530.69 mi
854.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
530.69 mi
Kilometers
854.07 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
626.22 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
1007.8 km
Drive Time
10h 58m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Sat, Apr 11, 7:05 AM PDT
Return by in Shasta
Sat, Apr 11, 6:04 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shasta
2026-04-10T20:07
Arrive Anaheim
Sat, Apr 11, 7:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
10h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:59 PM to 6:29 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
2:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shasta
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
Le Grand
CA

City in Merced County, California, United States

From Shasta
265.3 mi
05h 29m
To Anaheim
360.9 mi
05h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday Night

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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
10h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95.5 mi
530.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Le Grand
05h 29m from Shasta
Leave By
2:02 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shasta 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 Shasta to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 626.2 miles (1007.8 km) and usually takes 10h 58m 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?

Le Grand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 265.3 miles from Shasta and 360.9 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 530.7 miles (854.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.5 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 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 $127.49 one way or $254.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 196.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Shasta and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Le Grand

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Le Grand, 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 Le Grand.

RAIL

Merced station

22 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Madera

35 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
BUS

Mariposa, CA

38 mi away
Highway 140 and 7th Street
BUS

Mariposa, California

38 mi away
5158 State Highway 140

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shasta and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 530.69 mi (854.07 km).

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#1 Shasta

City located in Shasta County, California

Population1,771
Coordinates40.5993200, -122.4919600
Altitude319
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: Shasta (-122.49196, 40.59932)
End: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1008 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.1 gal
83.65 L · about $127.49
Round trip
$254.99
44.2 gal · 167.3 L
Estimated CO2
196.4 kg one way
Round trip: 392.8 kg / 866 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $127.49 $254.99
Mid-grade $6.07 $134.06 $268.12
Premium $6.24 $137.97 $275.94
Diesel $7.57 $167.23 $334.46

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Shasta and Anaheim. The current time is 20:07:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.