How far is Tahoe Vista, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Tahoe Vista, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 524.2 miles (843.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 391.8 miles (630.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Snow Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tahoe Vista and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tahoe Vista and Anaheim.
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Start on North Lake Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Lake Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Shore Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · North Shore Boulevard
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Continue on Senator Paul J. Lunardi Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Senator Paul J. Lunardi Memorial Highway
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Continue on California Highway 267
5.8 mi · 8 min · California Highway 267
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Continue straight
851 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp left toward CA 89
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
84.2 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
803 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
59 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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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 Tahoe Vista and Anaheim.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Snow Showers Likely leaving Tahoe Vista 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 Tahoe Vista to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 524.2 miles (843.6 km) and usually takes 09h 51m 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 262.2 miles from Tahoe Vista and 262 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 391.8 miles (630.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.4 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 $106.73 one way or $213.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely around Tahoe Vista and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
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 Mendota.
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Fresno station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Merced station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tahoe Vista and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 391.77 mi (630.49 km).
#1 Tahoe Vista
Census-designated place in Placer County, California
| Population | 1,433 |
| Coordinates | 39.2399100, -120.0510200 |
| Altitude | 1900 |
| 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: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 844 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 32m |
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 | $106.73 | $213.45 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $112.22 | $224.44 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $115.50 | $230.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $139.99 | $279.98 |
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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