Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
42m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ladera Ranch, CA
Stephen Leonardi
The drive from Anaheim, CA to Ladera Ranch, CA covers 29.4 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Santa Ana Freeway, San Diego Freeway, Walnut Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on Santa Ana Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 42m highway drive covering 29.4 miles, with most of the trip on Santa Ana Freeway and San Diego Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.1 miles on Santa Ana Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Santa Ana Freeway and San Diego Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 26 decision points packed into just 29.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Santa Ana Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Newport Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Jamboree Road toward CA 261 Toll North: Jamboree Road, Riverside
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Crown Valley Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Anaheim, CA and Ladera Ranch, CA, road signs point toward Broadway, Santa Ana and Riverside.
Broadway
Santa Ana
Riverside
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana Freeway | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| San Diego Freeway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Walnut Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Crown Valley Parkway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Harbor Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| O'Neill Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jamboree Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Newport Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Ladera Ranch, CA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
Turn right onto West Santa Ana Street
Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard
Continue on Harbor Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Take the exit
Turn right onto Newport Avenue
Turn left onto Walnut Avenue
Turn left onto Jamboree Road
Take the exit
Merge onto I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Turn sharp left onto Crown Valley Parkway
Turn left onto O'Neill Drive
Enter roundabout onto Sienna Parkway
Continue on Sienna Parkway
Turn left onto Walden Street
At end of road, turn right onto Laurelhurst Drive
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$6.76 one way
$13.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.96 | $13.93 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Anaheim on Thursday
Local time
10:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Night in Ladera Ranch on Thursday
Local time
10:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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