Origin
Mission Canyon, CA
Afternoon in Mission Canyon on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mission Canyon, CA to Anaheim, CA
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
123.6 mi
199 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
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6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Mission Canyon, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 123.6 miles and takes about 2h 36m 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, El Camino Real for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.5 miles on Ventura Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.62 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.8 miles from Mission Canyon, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 36m highway drive covering 123.6 miles, with most of the trip on Ventura Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.5 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 21 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 70.5 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 early in the drive near Cheltenham Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 123.6 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: near the start (Cheltenham Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Garden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.5 miles (US 101 / Route 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Cheltenham Road
Turn right onto Cheltenham Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
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Garden Street
Turn left onto Garden Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
86.5 mi into trip
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~1h 47m in
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US 101 / Route 101
Keep slight right at fork onto US 101 / Route 101 toward US 101 South: Los Angeles, Tujunga Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US 101 South: Los Angeles, Tujunga Avenu...
7
121.7 mi into trip
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~2h 31m 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
6
123.5 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura Freeway | 70.5 mi | 1h 21m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 24.4 mi | 29m |
| El Camino Real | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| Hollywood Freeway | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| Garden Street | 1.9 mi | 5m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Mission Canyon Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Route 101 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ventura Freeway
— 70.5 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission Canyon, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on Dorking Place
262 ft
·
18 sec
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Dorking Place
2
Turn right onto Cheltenham Road
308 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cheltenham Road
3
Turn right onto Williams Way
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Williams Way
4
At end of road, turn right onto Montrose Place
268 ft
·
13 sec
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Montrose Place
5
Turn straight onto Tunnel Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tunnel Road
6
Turn straight onto Mission Canyon Road
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
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Mission Canyon Road
7
Turn slight right onto CA 192
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Foothill Road
8
Turn left onto Mission Canyon Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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Mission Canyon Road
9
Continue on East Los Olivos Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Los Olivos Street
Use the none lane.
10
Turn left onto Garden Street
1.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 101 South
12
Merge onto US 101
12 mi
·
14 min
·
El Camino Real
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 101
70 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Ventura Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 101
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Route 101
Toward US 101 South: Los Angeles, Tujunga Avenue
Use the none lane.
15
Merge onto US 101
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on US 101
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 111
Toward Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
370 ft
·
14 sec
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South Anaheim Boulevard
20
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
Use the none lane.
21
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.8 miles from Mission Canyon, CA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.8 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
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 Mission Canyon, 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 Mission Canyon, CA
This is one driving day of about 123.6 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mission Canyon, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Ventura Freeway for about 70.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.8 mi from Mission Canyon, CA · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.8 miles from Mission Canyon, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ventura Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.5 miles.
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
$28.62 one way
$57.25 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $29.52 | $59.04 |
| premium | $6.24 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.46 | $54.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.98 | $5.93 |
| Efficient EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.82 | $4.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.30 | $7.91 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Anaheim, CA
Afternoon in Anaheim on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 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
2h 36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mission Canyon, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 123.6 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ventura Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway, El Camino Real. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.8 miles from Mission Canyon, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.62 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 123.6 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: near the start (Cheltenham Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Garden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.5 miles (US 101 / Route 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Mission Canyon, CA to Anaheim, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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