How far is Valley Springs, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Valley Springs, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 401.7 miles (646.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
401.65 mi
06h 51m
Flight
342.19 mi
550.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
342.19 mi
Kilometers
550.7 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
401.65 mi
Kilometers
646.4 km
Drive Time
06h 51m

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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 06h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Thu, Jun 4, 10:10 PM PDT
Return by in Valley Springs
Fri, Jun 5, 5:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Springs
2026-06-04T15:18
Arrive Anaheim
Thu, Jun 4, 10:10 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:51 PM to 2:21 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
10:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley Springs
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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Valley Springs
200.4 mi
03h 25m
To Anaheim
201.3 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph WNW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Springs and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on Laurel Street

    7 m · 3 sec · Laurel Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23.9 mi · 36 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    9.7 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1006 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4

    2645 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Sacramento

    2364 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    20.7 mi · 24 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    2410 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Springs and Anaheim.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
309 mi · 77%
I 405 South
25 mi · 6%
Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi · 5%
Laurel Street
11.3 mi · 3%
Golden State Freeway
5.33 mi · 1%
Crosstown Freeway
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.5 mi
342.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 25m from Valley Springs
Leave By
10:18 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Valley Springs 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 Valley Springs to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 401.7 miles (646.4 km) and usually takes 06h 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?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.4 miles from Valley Springs and 201.3 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 $81.75 one way or $163.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, 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 Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Springs and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 342.19 mi (550.7 km).

Valley Springs

#1 Valley Springs

Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California, United States

Population3,553
Coordinates38.1915900, -120.8291000
Altitude204
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: Laurel Street (-120.829111, 38.191577)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 646 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.17 gal
53.65 L · about $81.75
Round trip
$163.49
28.34 gal · 107.3 L
Estimated CO2
125.9 kg one way
Round trip: 251.9 kg / 555 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $81.75 $163.49
Mid-grade $6.07 $85.96 $171.91
Premium $6.24 $88.46 $176.93
Diesel $7.57 $107.22 $214.45

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 · Jun 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley Springs and Anaheim. The current time is 15:18:51.

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.