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Trip from Culver City, CA to Anaheim, CA

Drive Time

45m

Distance

34.7 mi

56 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

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Downtown Culver City, CA, CA

Culver City, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Culver City, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 34.7 miles and takes about 45m 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, Santa Monica Freeway, West Lincoln Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.7 miles on Santa Ana Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.04 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

17.4 miles from Culver City, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 45m highway drive covering 34.7 miles, with most of the trip on Santa Ana Freeway and Santa Monica Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.7 miles on Santa Ana 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.
Santa Ana Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

321 ft 95 ft

Total Climb

229 ft

Total Descent

161 ft

Highest Point

321 ft

~11.6 mi in

Elevation Range

226 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Santa Ana Freeway and Santa Monica Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 34.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles (I 10 / Santa Monica Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (CA 60 / Pomona Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

8
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn left toward I 10 East: Santa Monica Freeway, Los Angeles

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 10 East: Santa Monica Freeway, Los Ang...
8
5.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 10 / Santa Monica Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / Santa Monica Freeway toward Western Avenue, Normandie Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Western Avenue, Normandie Avenue
8
10.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | CA 60 / Pomona Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60 / Pomona Freeway toward SR-60 East, I-5 South: Pomona, Santa Ana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR-60 East, I-5 South: Pomona, Santa Ana
7
11.4 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 5 South: Santa Ana

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward I 5 South: Santa Ana
7
32.9 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward Lincoln Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 111 Toward Lincoln Avenue

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Culver City, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Ana along the way.

Santa Ana

10.8 mi in | ~14m | via CA 60

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Santa Ana Freeway 20.7 mi 24m
Santa Monica Freeway 9.6 mi 11m
West Lincoln Avenue 1.3 mi 3m
Pomona Freeway 0.7 mi <1m
Culver Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Golden State Freeway 0.3 mi <1m
Venice Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
National Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Santa Ana Freeway — 20.7 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Duquesne Avenue

33 ft · 3 sec · Duquesne Avenue
2

Turn right onto Culver Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Culver Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Venice Boulevard

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Venice Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto National Boulevard

0.1 mi · 18 sec · National Boulevard
5

Turn left

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 10 East: Santa Monica Freeway, Los Angeles Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 10

4.2 mi · 4 min · Santa Monica Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

3.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Monica Freeway
Toward Western Avenue, Normandie Avenue Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 10

2.3 mi · 3 min · Santa Monica Freeway
9

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60

0.7 mi · 42 sec · Pomona Freeway
Toward SR-60 East, I-5 South: Pomona, Santa Ana Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 1A Toward I 5 South: Santa Ana Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 5

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Golden State Freeway
12

Merge onto I 5

21 mi · 24 min · Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 33 sec
Exit 111 Toward Lincoln Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

1.3 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

370 ft · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
16

Turn right

200 ft · 14 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.4 miles from Culver City, CA, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 34.7 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 17.4 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anaheim, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Culver City, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Culver City, CA

This is one driving day of about 34.7 miles and 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Culver City, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Santa Ana Freeway for about 20.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.4 mi from Culver City, CA · 22m into the drive

Downtown los-angeles-ca

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Los Angeles, CA

17 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.

Popular next leg

Los Angeles, CA to Anaheim, CA

26.2 mi · 34m

Pacing Suggestions

Santa Ana, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Los Angeles, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Culver City, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Anaheim, CA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.04 one way

$16.07 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.07 $8.29 $16.57
premium $6.24 $8.53 $17.06
diesel $5.64 $7.71 $15.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.4 0 $3.64 $1.67
Efficient EV 8.7 0 $3.04 $1.39
EV Truck/SUV 13.9 0 $4.86 $2.22

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 data refreshed 13 hours ago

Origin

Culver City, CA

Afternoon in Culver City on Sunday

Local time

1:37 PM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Rain

SSW 5 mph 100% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 11:45PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 10:54PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Anaheim, CA

Afternoon in Anaheim on Sunday

Local time

1:37 PM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 5 mph 71% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 11:45PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 10:54PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 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

45m 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 Culver City, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 34.7 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Santa Ana Freeway, Santa Monica Freeway, West Lincoln Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Culver City, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.04 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 34.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles (I 10 / Santa Monica Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (CA 60 / Pomona Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Culver City, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Ana along the way.

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