How far is Weldon, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Weldon, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weldon and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weldon and Anaheim.
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Start on Isabella Walker Pass Road
30.3 mi · 45 min · Isabella Walker Pass Road
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Take the ramp straight
579 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Midland Trail
21.4 mi · 25 min · Midland Trail
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Continue on Aerospace Highway
20 mi · 23 min · Aerospace Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sierra Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Sierra Highway
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Continue on Aerospace Highway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
48.2 mi · 53 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
2606 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 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 Weldon and Anaheim.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Antelope Valley Freeway
Continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
48.2 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Weldon 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 Weldon to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lancaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Weldon and 96.6 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.34 one way or $78.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Weldon and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Lancaster
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 Lancaster.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weldon and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 128.26 mi (206.42 km).
#1 Weldon
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 2,642 |
| Coordinates | 35.6657900, -118.2903600 |
| Altitude | 809 |
| 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: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $39.34 | $78.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $41.37 | $82.74 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $42.58 | $85.15 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $51.61 | $103.21 |
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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