Stanton, CA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Stanton, CA have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 7-mile quick runs to 400-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Stanton, CA spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
408.5 mi
Sacramento, CA
Quickest Drive
15m
Anaheim, CA
Plan Around Stanton, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Stanton, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Stanton, CA
Driving from Stanton, CA
On average, trips departing from Stanton, CA run 203 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 52m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 400 miles (7h 27m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Stanton, CA most often head toward Laguna, CA (399.7 mi, 7h 27m), Fremont, CA (380.2 mi, 7h 13m), Los Angeles, CA (25.4 mi, 35m), and Anaheim, CA (7.1 mi, 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 203-mile drive from Stanton, CA, expect to burn about 8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Stanton, CA and 2 routes heading into Stanton, CA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 400 miles.
The longest mapped route from Stanton, CA covers 400 miles and takes approximately 7h 27m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Stanton, CA runs about 203 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Stanton, CA include Laguna, CA, Fremont, CA, Los Angeles, CA and Anaheim, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Stanton, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
38,639
Median Income
$81,455
Median Home Value
$541,000
Median Age
38.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Stanton, CA at a Glance
Founded
1956
Elevation
66 ft
Area
3 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q983849), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Stanton, CA
Stanton is a city in Orange County in Southern California. While it is not at all a very important city, it is a terminus for visitors wanting to travel from Knott's Berry Farm to Disneyland or vice versa (see Get in below).
1 Adventure City, 1238 South Beach Blvd (north of the Beach/Katella intersection), ☏ +1 714-236-9300, [email protected]. Not much compared to Disney or Knott's, but worth a try. $31.95. (updated Jun 2025)
1 T J's Theater, 10350 Beach Blvd, ☏ +1 714 995-1534. Looking for some live adult entertainment? This isn't the cleanest, classiest joint in Orange County, but it will do the trick.
1 Rubio's, 7063 Katella Ave, ☏ +1 714 827-6495. Good Mexican fast food chain. (updated Mar 2015)
Most of the best hotels in Orange County are in Buena Park and Anaheim, but some cheaper motel style accommodations can be found in Stanton. For better hotels without paying the prices near the amusement parks neighboring Cypress should be considered. 1 Stanton Inn & Suites, 7161 Katella Ave, ☏ +1 714-947-0958. 2 Motel 6, 7450 Katella Ave, ☏ +1 714 891-0717, fax: +1 714 373-6357.
Stanton is located at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Katella Avenue. The intersection is south of Knott's Berry Farm on Beach Boulevard, and west of Disneyland on Katella Avenue.
Stanton is small and can easily be navigated by car or Orange County Transportation Authority buses. However, the only tourist attractions (see below) are on Beach Boulevard.
Travel tips adapted from Stanton on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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