Origin
Anaheim, CA
Afternoon in Anaheim on Friday
Local time
2:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Citrus, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anaheim, CA
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Citrus, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Anaheim, CA to Citrus, CA covers 27.2 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Orange Freeway, CA 57, West Arrow Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on Orange Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Freeway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| CA 57 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| West Arrow Highway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Pomona Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North State College Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Placentia Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Citrus Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Orange Freeway
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Citrus, CA.
1
Start on this road
200 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
422 ft
·
23 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
3
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto North State College Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North State College Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
5
Turn right onto South Placentia Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Placentia Avenue
6
Turn right onto West Orangethorpe Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Orangethorpe Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward CA 57 North: Pomona
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto CA 57
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto CA 60; CA 57
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto CA 57
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
CA 57
Exit 25
Toward CA 57 North
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 24B
Toward Arrow Highway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto West Arrow Highway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Arrow Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Citrus Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Citrus Avenue
16
Turn left onto East Gladstone Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Gladstone Street
17
Turn right onto North Fenimore Avenue
310 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Fenimore Avenue
18
At end of road, turn right onto Ghent Street
406 ft
·
17 sec
·
Ghent Street
19
Arrive at destination
Ghent Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward CA 57 North: Pomona
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CA 57 North: Pomona
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CA 57
Take the exit onto CA 57 toward CA 57 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward CA 57 North
7
22.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Arrow Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 24B
Toward Arrow Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.03 one way
$12.06 round trip
$5.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.81 | $6.22 | $12.45 |
| premium | $5.98 | $6.41 | $12.81 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Citrus, CA
Afternoon in Citrus on Friday
Local time
2:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
27.2 mi in 38m, mostly highway — 10.7 mi of that is on Orange Freeway.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Orange Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Orange Freeway and CA 57. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 27.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
896 ft
158 ft
Total Climb
783 ft
Total Descent
356 ft
Highest Point
896 ft
~19.4 mi in
Elevation Range
738 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Anaheim, CA to Citrus, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Arrow Highway along the way.
Arrow Highway
22.1 mi in
|
~29m
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Citrus, CA
Full guide →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 38m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Orange Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Citrus, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Citrus, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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