Origin
Parksdale, CA
Morning in Parksdale on Thursday
Local time
10:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parksdale, CA to Anaheim, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 1m
Distance
264.4 mi
426 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 48m
★
6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 12m
5 PM
5h 27m
8 PM
4h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parksdale, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Parksdale, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 264.4 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wood Street, Avenue 13 1/2, Road 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132.2 miles from Parksdale, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 1m. Total distance: 264.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 1m drive with frequent turns across 264.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wood Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parksdale, CA to Anaheim, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Street | — | — |
| Avenue 13 1/2 | — | — |
| Road 29 | — | — |
| Avenue 12 | — | — |
| CA 99 South | — | — |
| Golden State Highway | — | — |
| Golden State Freeway | — | — |
| I 405 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wood Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parksdale, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on the route
13 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
151 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn right onto Wood Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Wood Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue 13 1/2
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Avenue 13 1/2
5
Turn right onto Road 29
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Road 29
6
Turn right onto Avenue 12
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Avenue 12
7
Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
CA 99 South
8
Merge slight right
19 mi
·
20 min
9
Keep slight left
41 mi
·
44 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
59 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Golden State Highway
11
Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Golden State Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Golden State Freeway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Golden State Freeway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 405 South
16
Keep slight left
25 mi
·
29 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Golden State Freeway
18
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
20
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
21
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
22
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.2 miles from Parksdale, CA, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
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 58 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.2 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 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 Parksdale, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Parksdale, CA
This is one driving day of about 264.4 miles and 5h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Parksdale, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.2 mi from Parksdale, CA · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.2 miles from Parksdale, 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
$60.77 one way
$121.54 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $62.62 | $125.25 |
| premium | $6.18 | $64.30 | $128.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.38 | $116.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.3 | 0 | $27.76 | $12.69 |
| Efficient EV | 66.1 | 0 | $23.13 | $10.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.8 | 1 | $37.02 | $16.92 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Thursday
Local time
10:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°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
22 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
5h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Parksdale, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 264.4 miles and takes about 5h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wood Street, Avenue 13 1/2, Road 29. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.2 miles from Parksdale, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parksdale, CA to Anaheim, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Parksdale, CA to Anaheim, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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