How far is Waldon, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Waldon, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 391.8 miles (630.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 365.5 miles (588.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 28m 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
391.85 mi
06h 14m
Flight
365.48 mi
588.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
365.48 mi
Kilometers
588.18 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
391.85 mi
Kilometers
630.62 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Wed, Apr 22, 1:29 AM PDT
Return by in Waldon
Wed, Apr 22, 7:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldon
2026-04-21T19:14
Arrive Anaheim
Wed, Apr 22, 1:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 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
11:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waldon
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 Waldon
195.7 mi
03h 07m
To Anaheim
196.2 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Treat Boulevard

    59 m · 6 sec · Treat Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Treat Boulevard

    2319 ft · 1 min · Treat Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Treat Boulevard

    150 m · 25 sec · Treat Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 680 South: Oakland, San Jose

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580: Stockton

    1581 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    20.7 mi · 24 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    2410 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waldon 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
26 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
283 mi · 72%
I 405 South
25 mi · 6%
Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi · 5%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
19.2 mi · 5%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 4%
Donald D Doyle Highway
14.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

224 mi · 04h 00m

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 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
365.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 07m from Waldon
Leave By
11:32 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waldon and Chance Rain Showers near Anaheim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waldon to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 391.8 miles (630.6 km) and usually takes 06h 14m 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 195.7 miles from Waldon and 196.2 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 365.5 miles (588.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 $79.79 one way or $159.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Waldon and Chance Rain Showers 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 Waldon and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 365.48 mi (588.18 km).

Waldon

#1 Waldon

Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California

Population5,364
Coordinates37.9263100, -122.0555200
Altitude28
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: Treat Boulevard (-122.055522, 37.926433)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 631 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.83 gal
52.34 L · about $79.79
Round trip
$159.57
27.66 gal · 104.68 L
Estimated CO2
122.9 kg one way
Round trip: 245.8 kg / 542 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $79.79 $159.57
Mid-grade $6.07 $83.89 $167.79
Premium $6.24 $86.34 $172.68
Diesel $7.57 $104.65 $209.30

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Waldon and Anaheim. The current time is 19:14:59.

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.