Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mead Valley, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
The drive from Anaheim, CA to Mead Valley, CA covers 41.5 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Riverside Freeway, El Sobrante Road, Cajalco Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on Riverside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Anaheim, CA to Mead Valley, CA covers 41.5 miles and takes about 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Lincoln Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 41.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, Riverside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward La Sierra Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Cajalco Road
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Anaheim, CA to Mead Valley, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Riverside along the way.
Riverside
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 24.2 mi | 27m |
| El Sobrante Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Cajalco Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| La Sierra Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Orange Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brown Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Mead Valley, CA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto CA 57
Take the exit
Merge onto CA 91
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
Take the exit
Turn right onto La Sierra Avenue
Turn left onto El Sobrante Road
At end of road, turn left onto Cajalco Road
Turn right onto Brown Street
Turn left onto Oakwood Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Anaheim, CA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mead Valley, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.54 one way
$19.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| premium | $6.18 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Evening in Anaheim on Thursday
Local time
7:41 PM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Mead Valley on Thursday
Local time
7:41 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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