Origin
Anaheim, CA
Late night in Anaheim on Tuesday
Local time
2:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Indio, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
110.7 mi
178 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indio, CA
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Trip Overview
Anaheim to Indio is 110.7 miles and takes about 2h 10m via Riverside Freeway and Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California's Pacific Coast region, mostly taking you across the Inland Empire. It's a straightforward trip, ideal if you're looking for a quick transit between these two Southern California cities. You'll spend most of your time on the freeway, so it's a practical option for getting to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.3 miles from Anaheim, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 33.9 mi | 39m |
| Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 18.2 mi | 19m |
| Moreno Valley Freeway | 16.2 mi | 20m |
| Escondido Freeway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Moreno Valley Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Indio Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Freeway
— 33.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Indio, 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
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward CA 57 North: Pomona
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto CA 57
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Orange Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 5A
Toward CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, Riverside
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto CA 91
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 65B
Toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto CA 60
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pomona Freeway
11
Continue on I 215; CA 60
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 215; CA 60
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 60
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Moreno Valley Freeway
Exit 29
Toward CA 60 East: Indio
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on CA 60
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Moreno Valley Expressway
15
Continue on CA 60
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Moreno Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 10
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 142
Toward Monroe Street, Central Indio
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Monroe Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Monroe Street
20
Turn left onto Fred Waring Drive
460 ft
·
13 sec
·
Fred Waring Drive
21
Turn right onto I 10 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Indio Boulevard
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right onto Fargo Street
102 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fargo Street
23
Arrive at destination
Fargo Street
Trip Plan
Since this trip is only about 2 hours and 110 miles, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the worst of the rush hour traffic in Anaheim. With a fuel cost estimated around $25, filling up before you leave is a good idea, as services can be more spread out on certain highway sections. You won't need to plan for overnight stays, but keep an eye on the traffic reports as you approach the Inland Empire, as congestion can sometimes add unexpected delays.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.3 miles from Anaheim, CA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.9 miles.
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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.3 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indio, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anaheim, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anaheim, CA
This is one driving day of about 110.7 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Anaheim, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Riverside Freeway for about 33.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.3 miles from Anaheim, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 108.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, Riverside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5A
Toward CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, Riverside
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
37.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 65B
Toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indi...
8
42.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
CA 60 / Moreno Valley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 60 / Moreno Valley Freeway toward CA 60 East: Indio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29
Toward CA 60 East: Indio
8
108.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward Monroe Street, Central Indio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142
Toward Monroe Street, Central Indio
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.44 one way
$50.89 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $26.22 | $52.44 |
| premium | $6.18 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.44 | $48.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.62 | $5.31 |
| Efficient EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.50 | $7.08 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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
Indio, CA
Late night in Indio on Tuesday
Local time
2:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
82°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
27 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
2h 10m 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?
You'll be on the highway for about 78% of this 110.7-mile drive. Expect a long stretch of 33.9 miles on the Riverside Freeway before you transition to other main roads like the Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The route is mostly highway driving, which means you'll likely experience consistent speeds and fewer traffic lights for the majority of the trip. Be prepared for urban merging as you leave the Anaheim area.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.9 mi on Riverside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 110.7 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 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Indio, CA
Full guide →Founded 1873
Indio is a city of 89,000 people (2020) in Riverside County in the Desert region of California.
Top landmarks
- • Shields Date Gardens — historic date palm orchard and tourist attraction in Indio, Riverside County, Ca...
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 2h 10m. Total distance: 110.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.9 miles on Riverside 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 Indio, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Indio, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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