How far is Tustin, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Tustin, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
10.04 mi
00h 15m
Flight
8 mi
12.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8 mi
Kilometers
12.87 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.04 mi
Kilometers
16.15 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM PDT
Return by in Tustin
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tustin
2026-04-23T04:54
Arrive Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tustin
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
Orange
CA

The sixth most populous city in California.

From Tustin
5 mi
00h 07m
To Anaheim
5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    1198 ft · 27 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Yorba Street

    884 ft · 20 sec · Yorba Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Irvine Boulevard

    143 m · 17 sec · Irvine Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North

    1031 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    1334 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tustin 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Ana Freeway
7.36 mi · 73%
West Lincoln Avenue
0.97 mi · 10%
East 4th Street
0.64 mi · 6%
Lincoln Avenue
0.25 mi · 3%
West 1st Street
0.23 mi · 2%
I 5 North
0.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Santa Ana Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

5.79 mi · 00h 07m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange
00h 07m from Tustin
Leave By
7:58 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tustin 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 Tustin to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Tustin and 5 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Orange

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 Orange and the surrounding midpoint area.
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Newport Beach Municipal Operations

Newport Beach , CA
592 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Government office,Park
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 5 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
bamboo house
Nearby stop 1.7 mi away

bamboo house

Garden Grove , CA
12242 Tamerlane Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Hostel

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orange.

RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

3 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

4 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

11 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Irvine Transportation Center

15 mi away
15215 Barranca Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tustin and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 8 mi (12.87 km).

Tustin

#1 Tustin

A city in Orange County, California.

Population79,815
Coordinates33.7458500, -117.8261700
Altitude43
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: West 1st Street (-117.82617, 33.745771)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $2.02
Round trip
$4.04
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.02 $4.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.12 $4.25
Premium $6.24 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $7.57 $2.65 $5.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tustin and Anaheim. The current time is 04:54:37.

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.