Origin
Inglewood, CA
Morning in Inglewood on Friday
Local time
8:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Inglewood, 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
42m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Inglewood, CA
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Trip Overview
This 30.1-mile journey from Inglewood, CA to Anaheim, CA is a quick one, typically taking around 42 minutes. It's well-suited as a single-day trip, so no need to plan for an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on the Century Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway, with a portion on Imperial Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, it’s an economical drive. The route is highway-focused, making it efficient for getting between these two Southern California locations within the Pacific Coast region. Expect a straightforward commute experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the route utilizing major freeways. You'll spend a significant stretch on the Century Freeway, including an uninterrupted segment of 11.6 miles, offering a taste of the freeway's character. The Santa Ana Freeway continues this fast-paced, direct travel. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of Imperial Highway adds a slight variation to the road's personality. Overall, anticipate a driving experience characterized by consistent speed and efficient travel, typical of Southern California commutes.
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.
Century Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Century Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South La Brea Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 30.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South La Brea Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (South La Brea Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (I 105 / Century Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South La Brea Avenue
Turn left onto South La Brea Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South La Brea Avenue
Turn right onto South La Brea Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 105 / Century Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 105 / Century Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward CA 19: Lakewood Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward CA 19: Lakewood Boulevard
7
28.3 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Century Freeway | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Imperial Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South La Brea Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hawthorne Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lakewood Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Century Freeway
— 11.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inglewood, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on East Manchester Boulevard
64 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Manchester Boulevard
2
Turn left onto South La Brea Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South La Brea Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto South La Brea Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South La Brea Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Hawthorne Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hawthorne Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 105 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 105
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Century Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 105
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Century Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 16
Toward CA 19: Lakewood Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CA 19
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lakewood Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Imperial Highway
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Imperial Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
12
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
this road
Toward I 5 South: Santa Ana
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Merge onto I 5
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 111
Toward Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
17
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.92 one way
$13.84 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Anaheim, CA
Morning in Anaheim on Friday
Local time
8:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:46PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 8:09PM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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
13 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
42m 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 Inglewood, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 30.1 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Century Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway, Imperial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 miles from Inglewood, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.92 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 15 decision points packed into just 30.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South La Brea Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (South La Brea Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (I 105 / Century Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Inglewood, CA to Anaheim, 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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