Road Trips from Anaheim, CA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
114
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
68
Under 2 hours
41 total in this range
Full-day getaway
15 total in this range
South Taft, CA
2h 57m144.3 mi one way
Boron, CA
2h 20m114.3 mi one way
Mission Canyon, CA
2h 35m125.4 mi one way
National City, CA
2h 3m100.4 mi one way
Indio, CA
2h 10m110.7 mi one way
Weekend trip
48 total in this range
Fresno, CA
4h 36m244.6 mi one way
Salida, CA
6h 30m344.4 mi one way
Twain Harte, CA
7h 19m367.6 mi one way
Angels Camp, CA
7h 21m368.2 mi one way
Sonora, CA
7h 5m357.7 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
10 total in this range
Susanville, CA
11h 31m596.6 mi one way
Willows, CA
9h 4m493.1 mi one way
Alturas, CA
13h 18m657.6 mi one way
Willow Creek, CA
12h 25m669.1 mi one way
Colfax, CA
8h 30m459.3 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Fresno, CA
4h 36m244.6 mi one way
Salida, CA
6h 30m344.4 mi one way
Twain Harte, CA
7h 19m367.6 mi one way
Angels Camp, CA
7h 21m368.2 mi one way
Fresno, CA
4h 36m244.6 mi one way
Salida, CA
6h 30m344.4 mi one way
Twain Harte, CA
7h 19m367.6 mi one way
Sonora, CA
7h 5m357.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Avoid low-desert routes at midday; pick mountain destinations instead.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Desert driving is at its best — cool days, clear light.
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