Origin
Anaheim, CA
Late night in Anaheim on Saturday
Local time
5:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Lawndale, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawndale, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Anaheim, CA to Lawndale, CA covers 27.6 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Artesia Freeway, Gardena Freeway, West Artesia Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on Artesia Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Anaheim, CA
Full guide →Founded 1857
Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. It is best known for being the home of Disneyland. Its second claim to fame is hosting the National Hockey League's Anaheim Ducks and Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels.
Top landmarks
- • Disneyland — American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company
- • Disney California Adventure — theme park in California, part of Disneyland Resort
- • Soarin' — flight motion simulator attraction at Disney parks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 27.6 miles, with most of the trip on Artesia Freeway and Gardena Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13 miles on Artesia Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Artesia Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Artesia Freeway and Gardena Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (Magnolia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 114
Toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Magnolia Avenue
Turn left onto Magnolia Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward CA 91 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CA 91 West
7
26 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 North: Santa Monica, San Diego Freeway
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 405 North: Santa Monica, San Diego Fre...
7
26.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward CA 107: Hawthorne Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42A
Toward CA 107: Hawthorne Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Artesia Freeway | 13 mi | 14m |
| Gardena Freeway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| West Artesia Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| San Diego Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Manhattan Beach Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hawthorne Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Artesia Freeway
— 13 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Lawndale, CA.
1
Start on this road
200 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
422 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
3
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
5
Merge onto I 5
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 114
Toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Magnolia Avenue
432 ft
·
14 sec
·
Magnolia Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward CA 91 West
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto CA 91
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Artesia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on CA 91
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Gardena Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on West Artesia Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Artesia Boulevard
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 405 North: Santa Monica, San Diego Freeway
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 405
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
San Diego Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 42A
Toward CA 107: Hawthorne Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Hawthorne Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hawthorne Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Manhattan Beach Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
17
Continue on Manhattan Beach Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.34 one way
$12.69 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lawndale, CA
Late night in Lawndale on Saturday
Local time
5:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Lawndale, CA covers 27.6 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Artesia Freeway, Gardena Freeway, West Artesia Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 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 $6.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (Magnolia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Anaheim, CA to Lawndale, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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