Origin
Anaheim, CA
Afternoon in Anaheim on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Day Valley, CA
Drive Time
7h 15m
Distance
368.6 mi
593 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$85
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 5m
★
6 AM
7h 15m
8 AM
7h 37m
10 AM
7h 23m
12 PM
7h 21m
3 PM
7h 24m
5 PM
7h 36m
8 PM
7h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Anaheim, CA to Day Valley, CA covers 368.6 miles and takes about 7h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Anaheim Boulevard, West Lincoln Avenue, I 5 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $85.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184.3 miles from Anaheim, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 15m drive with frequent turns across 368.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Anaheim Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anaheim, CA to Day Valley, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Anaheim Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Lincoln Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Santa Ana Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden State Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westside Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 152 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Anaheim Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Day Valley, CA.
1
Start on the route
200 ft
·
17 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
423 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
3
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
4
Turn left onto I 5 North: Los Angeles
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 5 North: Los Angeles
5
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Golden State Freeway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden State Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
10
Keep slight left
36 mi
·
41 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Golden State Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
183 mi
·
3 hr 15 min
·
Westside Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
14
Continue straight
29 mi
·
33 min
15
Keep slight right
7.4 mi
·
10 min
16
Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Bloomfield Avenue
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bloomfield Avenue
18
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
19
Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Valley Freeway
20
Continue on El Camino Real
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
El Camino Real
21
Take the exit slight right toward CA 129 West: Watsonville, Santa Cruz
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
CA 129 West: Watsonville, Santa Cruz
22
Turn right onto Chittenden Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Chittenden Road
23
Continue on Riverside Road
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Riverside Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverside Road
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
Riverside Road
25
Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Road
26
Turn right onto Blackburn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Blackburn Street
27
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lake Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Lake Avenue
28
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
29
Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
30
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
31
Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Cabrillo Highway
32
Take the exit slight right toward Rio Del Mar Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rio Del Mar Boulevard
33
Keep slight right
236 ft
·
6 sec
34
Turn straight onto Rio del Mar Boulevard
187 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rio del Mar Boulevard
35
Turn left onto Soquel Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Soquel Drive
36
Turn right onto Trout Gulch Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Trout Gulch Road
37
Continue on Trout Gulch Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Trout Gulch Road
38
Continue on Trout Gulch Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Trout Gulch Road
39
Turn left onto Fern Flat Road
3.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Fern Flat Road
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.3 miles from Anaheim, CA, or about 3h 37m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 81 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.3 miles or 3h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Day Valley, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anaheim, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anaheim, CA
This is one driving day of about 368.6 miles and 7h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Anaheim, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 184.3 mi from Anaheim, CA · 3h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 184.3 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Day Valley, CA
The final approach into Day Valley, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Day Valley, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$85.36 one way
$170.72 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $88.03 | $176.06 |
| premium | $6.24 | $90.60 | $181.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $81.89 | $163.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$85
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$110–$135
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.6 | 1 | $38.70 | $17.69 |
| Efficient EV | 92.2 | 1 | $32.25 | $14.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.4 | 1 | $51.60 | $23.59 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Day Valley, CA
Afternoon in Day Valley on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 15m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anaheim, CA to Day Valley, CA covers 368.6 miles and takes about 7h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Anaheim Boulevard, West Lincoln Avenue, I 5 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 184.3 miles from Anaheim, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $85.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anaheim, CA to Day Valley, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Anaheim, CA to Day Valley, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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