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Trip from Anaheim, CA to Oak Park, CA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

64.7 mi

104 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Oak Park, CA, CA

Oak Park, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Anaheim, CA to Oak Park, CA covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ventura Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway, Golden State Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.2 miles on Ventura Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 64.7 miles, with most of the trip on Ventura Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.2 miles on Ventura Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ventura Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ventura Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles (I 5 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
4.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.6 mi into trip | ~28m in | I 5 / Golden State Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 / Golden State Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.3 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura
6
34.2 mi into trip | ~42m in | CA 134 / Ventura Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134 / Ventura Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
61.9 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward Kanan Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 36 Toward Kanan Road

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Anaheim, CA to Oak Park, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Ventura along the way.

Ventura

33.3 mi in | ~41m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ventura Freeway 28.2 mi 32m
Santa Ana Freeway 21.3 mi 24m
Golden State Freeway 10.7 mi 12m
Kanan Road 2.1 mi 4m
West Lincoln Avenue 1 mi 2m
Sunnycrest Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Southridge Drive 0.1 mi <1m
South Anaheim Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ventura Freeway — 28.2 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Oak Park, 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

3.3 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

18 mi · 20 min · Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

11 mi · 12 min · Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 24 sec
Toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto CA 134

0.6 mi · 38 sec · Ventura Freeway
10

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134

1.9 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134

25 mi · 28 min · Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 36 Toward Kanan Road Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn right onto Kanan Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · Kanan Road
Use the right lane.
15

Turn left onto Sunnycrest Drive

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Sunnycrest Drive
16

Turn right onto Southridge Drive

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Southridge Drive
17

Arrive at destination

Southridge Drive

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.3 mi from Anaheim, CA · 40m into the drive

neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hollywood, CA

32 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

Los Angeles, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hollywood, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oak Park, CA

The final approach into Oak Park, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.87 one way

$29.74 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $15.32 $30.65
premium $6.18 $15.73 $31.47
diesel $5.61 $14.28 $28.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$15

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.4 0 $6.79 $3.11
Efficient EV 16.2 0 $5.66 $2.59
EV Truck/SUV 25.9 0 $9.06 $4.14

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Anaheim, CA

Evening in Anaheim on Thursday

Local time

5:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

74°F

Partly Sunny

SW 0 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:38AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:38AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Destination

Oak Park, CA

Evening in Oak Park on Thursday

Local time

5:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

70°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

1h 20m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Anaheim, CA to Oak Park, CA covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ventura Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway, Golden State Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.3 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 $14.87 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles (I 5 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Anaheim, CA to Oak Park, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Ventura along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

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