Origin
Rio Linda, CA
Afternoon in Rio Linda on Saturday
Local time
1:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rio Linda, CA to Anaheim, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 7m
Distance
423 mi
681 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$97
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 56m
★
6 AM
7h 7m
8 AM
7h 29m
10 AM
7h 15m
12 PM
7h 13m
3 PM
7h 16m
5 PM
7h 28m
8 PM
7h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rio Linda, CA
Nicole Broetto
Trip Overview
The drive from Rio Linda, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 423 miles and takes about 7h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rio Linda Boulevard, Bell Avenue, Norwood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $97.22 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
211.5 miles from Rio Linda, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Linda Boulevard | — | — |
| Bell Avenue | — | — |
| Norwood Avenue | — | — |
| I 80 West | — | — |
| North Sacramento Beltline Freeway | — | — |
| I 5 | — | — |
| I 5 South | — | — |
| Westside Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Rio Linda Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Linda, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on M Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
M Street
2
Turn left onto Rio Linda Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Rio Linda Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Bell Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bell Avenue
4
Turn left onto Norwood Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Norwood Avenue
5
Take the ramp right toward I 80 West: San Francisco
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 80 West: San Francisco
6
Merge slight left onto North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 South: Los Angeles
9
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
63 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Westside Freeway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
Westside Freeway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi
·
4 hr 13 min
·
Westside Freeway
12
Keep slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 405 South
15
Keep slight left
25 mi
·
29 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Golden State Freeway
17
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
19
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
20
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
21
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 211.5 miles from Rio Linda, CA, or about 3h 33m 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 93 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 211.5 miles or 3h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 6m
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 Rio Linda, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rio Linda, CA
This is one driving day of about 423 miles and 7h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Rio Linda, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
212 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 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 211.5 miles from Rio Linda, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$97.22 one way
$194.45 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
148 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $100.19 | $200.38 |
| premium | $6.18 | $102.87 | $205.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $93.39 | $186.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$97
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$122–$147
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 148 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 126.9 | 1 | $44.41 | $20.30 |
| Efficient EV | 105.8 | 1 | $37.01 | $16.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 169.2 | 2 | $59.22 | $27.07 |
Gas CO2
148 kg
EV CO2
49 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Saturday
Local time
1:19 PM
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
5 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
7h 7m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
423 mi in 7h 7m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Rio Linda Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 7m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rio Linda, CA to Anaheim, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Anaheim, CA
Full guide →Founded 1857
Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. It is best known for being the home of Disneyland. Its second claim to fame is hosting the National Hockey League's Anaheim Ducks and Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels.
Top landmarks
- • Disneyland — American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company
- • Disney California Adventure — theme park in California, part of Disneyland Resort
- • Soarin' — flight motion simulator attraction at Disney parks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 7m. Total distance: 423 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 7m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Anaheim, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rio Linda, CA to Anaheim, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Anaheim, CA before the return drive.
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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