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Trip from Banning, CA to Anaheim, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

67.9 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

city in Riverside County, California, United States

Banning, CA

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Trip Overview

This 67.9-mile drive from Banning, CA to Anaheim, CA is a straightforward journey, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. It's easily manageable as a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $16. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways, including the Riverside Freeway and the Moreno Valley Freeway (CA 91). This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, designed for efficient travel between these two Southern California locations. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it’s an accessible option for a quick transition within the Pacific Coast region.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for 83% of this trip. You'll primarily navigate the Riverside Freeway and CA 91, which are known for their consistent speed and efficiency. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.5 miles on the Riverside Freeway, offering a solid period of cruising. While this route prioritizes speed, it’s important to be aware of potential traffic, especially as you approach the greater Los Angeles area. The road's character remains largely consistent, focused on getting you to your destination smoothly.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Riverside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and CA 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near South 8th Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.5 miles (South 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | South 8th Street

Turn left onto South 8th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
6.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward CA 60 West: Riverside

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 93 Toward CA 60 West: Riverside
8
29.2 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities

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. Exit 34B Toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
7
44.1 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward Main Street

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 50 Toward Main Street
7
65.1 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward State College Boulevard

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 30 Toward State College Boulevard

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 Banning, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Beach Cities along the way.

Beach Cities

29.2 mi in | ~35m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Riverside Freeway 17.5 mi 20m
CA 91 16.7 mi 19m
Moreno Valley Freeway 16.5 mi 20m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway 5.8 mi 6m
Escondido Freeway 3.9 mi 4m
Moreno Valley Expressway 2 mi 2m
East Lincoln Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
North State College Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Riverside Freeway — 17.5 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Banning, CA and Anaheim, CA.

1

Start on Ramsey Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ramsey Street
2

Turn left onto South 8th Street

290 ft · 7 sec · South 8th Street
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
4

Merge onto I 10

5.8 mi · 6 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Exit 93 Toward CA 60 West: Riverside Use the slight left lane.
6

Continue on CA 60

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway
7

Continue on CA 60

2.0 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on CA 60

16 mi · 20 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 215; CA 60

3.9 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

1.5 mi · 3 min
Exit 34B Toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto CA 91

13 mi · 15 min · Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 20 sec
Exit 50 Toward Main Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on CA 91

17 mi · 19 min · CA 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91

4.0 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 30 Toward State College Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn left onto North State College Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · North State College Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Lincoln Avenue
18

Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

470 ft · 25 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right

200 ft · 14 sec
20

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.9 mi from Banning, CA · 42m into the drive

county seat of Riverside County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Riverside, CA

34 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

Yucaipa, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Riverside, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Banning, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Anaheim, CA

The final approach into Anaheim, 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

$15.61 one way

$31.21 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $16.08 $32.16
premium $6.18 $16.51 $33.03
diesel $5.61 $14.99 $29.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$16

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.4 0 $7.13 $3.26
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.94 $2.72
EV Truck/SUV 27.2 0 $9.51 $4.35

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Banning, CA

Morning in Banning on Friday

Local time

10:30 AM

PDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Anaheim, CA

Morning in Anaheim on Friday

Local time

10:30 AM

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

53°F

Riverside, CA

34 mi in

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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 24m 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 Banning, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Riverside Freeway, CA 91, Moreno Valley 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 33.9 miles from Banning, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.61 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 67.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.5 miles (South 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Banning, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Beach Cities along the way.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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