Origin
South Oroville, CA
Evening in South Oroville on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Oroville, CA to Anaheim, CA
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
8h 56m
Distance
476.5 mi
767 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$110
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 48m
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6 AM
8h 56m
8 AM
9h 12m
10 AM
9h 2m
12 PM
9h 0m
3 PM
9h 2m
5 PM
9h 11m
8 PM
8h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Oroville, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Embark on a substantial 476.5-mile journey from South Oroville, CA, to Anaheim, CA, which will take approximately 8 hours and 56 minutes of driving time. This route, primarily on highways, is best split over two days to avoid an overly long single-day commitment. With an estimated fuel cost of $110 and two planned stops, you can budget accordingly. The drive is mostly a highway-focused experience, connecting you across the Pacific Coast region. Consider this a practical transit route, ideal for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
238.3 miles from South Oroville, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the mileage on major roads like Westside Freeway, I 5 Truck, and CA 70. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 303.7-mile segment on the Westside Freeway. The character of the drive is consistent, offering a straightforward experience for those prioritizing distance covered over varied scenery. Prepare for a predominantly interstate feel for the majority of your time behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 303.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.5 miles in near CA 70.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 476.5 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 31.5 miles (CA 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.7 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 427.7 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
31.5 mi into trip
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~41m in
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CA 70
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
128.7 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
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I 5 / Westside Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
427.7 mi into trip
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~7h 55m in
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I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward I 405 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 158
Toward I 405 South
8
452.7 mi into trip
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~8h 25m in
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I 5 / Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Golden State Freeway toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Street, Santa Ana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Stre...
7
474.7 mi into trip
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~8h 51m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 303.7 mi | 5h 28m |
| I 5 Truck | 83.3 mi | 1h 36m |
| CA 70 | 40.7 mi | 48m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 20.7 mi | 24m |
| Golden State Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Golden State Freeway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Bernie Richter Memorial Highway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| E Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 303.7 mi, about 5h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Oroville, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on Elgin Street
369 ft
·
18 sec
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Elgin Street
2
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.1 mi
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11 sec
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Lincoln Street
3
Continue on Lincoln Boulevard
2.1 mi
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3 min
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Lincoln Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Ophir Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Ophir Road
5
Turn left onto CA 70
11 mi
·
12 min
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CA 70
6
Continue on CA 70
11 mi
·
12 min
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CA 70
7
Continue on CA 70
1.5 mi
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3 min
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CA 70
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
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31 sec
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5th Street
9
Turn left onto CA 70
4.2 mi
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5 min
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E Street
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
18 mi
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20 min
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CA 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto CA 99
4.9 mi
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5 min
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Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
12
Continue on CA 99
7.7 mi
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8 min
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Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 5
66 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
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Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
0.8 mi
·
48 sec
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Westside Freeway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
237 mi
·
4 hr 13 min
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Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
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I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
4.1 mi
·
4 min
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Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
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I 5 Truck
Exit 158
Toward I 405 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
25 mi
·
29 min
·
I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Golden State Freeway
Toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Street, Santa Ana
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
21
Merge onto I 5
21 mi
·
24 min
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Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 111
Toward Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
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West Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
370 ft
·
14 sec
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South Anaheim Boulevard
25
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the nearly 9-hour drive time, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early to maximize daylight driving and allow for a comfortable pace. With an estimated fuel cost of $110, keep an eye on fuel prices as you travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 300 miles, so plan your breaks accordingly, perhaps stopping for your two recommended stops around the halfway mark or slightly before. Be aware that CA 70 can have variable conditions, so check local reports before you depart.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 238.3 miles from South Oroville, CA, or about 4h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 303.7 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 105 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 238.3 miles or 4h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 238.3 miles or 4h 28m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 42m
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 South Oroville, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from South Oroville, CA
Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Anaheim, CA
Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 miles from South Oroville, CA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 303.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 238.3 mi from South Oroville, CA · 4h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
238 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Modesto, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
238 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Modesto, CA after about 238 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 105 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 238.3 miles from South Oroville, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 303.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 238 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Anaheim, CA with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$109.52 one way
$219.04 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
167 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $112.86 | $225.72 |
| premium | $6.18 | $115.88 | $231.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $105.21 | $210.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$110
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$240–$350
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 166.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 143 | 1 | $50.03 | $22.87 |
| Efficient EV | 119.1 | 1 | $41.69 | $19.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 190.6 | 2 | $66.71 | $30.50 |
Gas CO2
167 kg
EV CO2
56 kg (66% 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
Evening in Anaheim on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
8h 56m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from South Oroville, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 476.5 miles and takes about 8h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, I 5 Truck, CA 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 238 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 238.3 miles from South Oroville, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $109.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 476.5 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 31.5 miles (CA 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.7 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 427.7 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from South Oroville, CA to Anaheim, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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