Origin
Anaheim, CA
Morning in Anaheim on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Inglewood, 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
40m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Inglewood, CA
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Trip Overview
Anaheim to Inglewood is 30 miles and takes about 40m via Century Freeway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, moving from the Anaheim area to Inglewood. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination. It's primarily a highway route, making it a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Century Freeway | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Imperial Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South La Brea Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Hawthorne Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Adoree Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hoxie Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Century Freeway
— 13.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Inglewood, CA.
1
Start on this road
200 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
422 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
3
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
5
Merge onto I 5
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 121
Toward Norwalk Boulevard, Imperial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Adoree Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Adoree Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn left onto Imperial Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Imperial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto Hoxie Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Hoxie Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 105 West
12
Continue on I 105
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Century Freeway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 105
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Century Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 3
Toward Hawthorne Boulevard, Prairie Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Hawthorne Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Hawthorne Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hawthorne Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Continue on South La Brea Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South La Brea Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on South La Brea Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South La Brea Avenue
19
Turn right onto East Manchester Boulevard
64 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Manchester Boulevard
20
Arrive at destination
East Manchester Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 27.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Norwalk Boulevard, Imperial Highway
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 121
Toward Norwalk Boulevard, Imperial Highway
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Hoxie Avenue
Turn left onto Hoxie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the ramp toward I 105 West
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 105 West
8
27.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Hawthorne Boulevard, Prairie Avenue
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 3
Toward Hawthorne Boulevard, Prairie Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.90 one way
$13.79 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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
Inglewood, CA
Morning in Inglewood on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
12 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
40m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 78% of the 30 miles on freeways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 13.9 miles on the Century Freeway. Expect urban merging and dense exits as you navigate these major roadways. The route transitions from highway to surface streets as you approach your destination.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Century Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Century Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway.
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 14 decision points packed into just 30 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (Hoxie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Inglewood, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Imperial Highway along the way.
Imperial Highway
10.9 mi in
|
~14m
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 Inglewood, CA
Full guide →Founded 1888
Inglewood is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California. Sandwiched between South Los Angeles and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), it is a somewhat impoverished area. Though there isn't much for a tourist to see other than sporting events, there are some excellent eats here and a number of chain motels taking advantage of the city's proximity to LAX. Inglewood is the location of the SoFi Stadium (football, World Cup, Olympics), Intuit Dome (basketball, Olympics) and Kia Forum (concerts).
Top landmarks
- • Kia Forum — multi-purpose indoor arena in Inglewood, California, United States
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 40m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Century 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 Inglewood, 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 4.6 miles (I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (Hoxie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Inglewood, 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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