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Trip from Anaheim, CA to Jurupa Valley, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

45m

Distance

35.1 mi

56 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Jurupa Valley, CA, CA

Jurupa Valley, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

Trip Overview

Traveling from Anaheim to Jurupa Valley covers a straightforward 35.1-mile stretch that typically takes about 45 minutes of driving time. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region of California, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the trip. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, it is a highly economical way to navigate between these two points. Overall, this drive is a practical and efficient option for travelers looking to get from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pomona Freeway 18 mi 20m
Orange Freeway 10.7 mi 12m
Etiwanda Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
East Lincoln Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
North State College Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
South Placentia Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Jurupa Road 0.4 mi 1m
West Orangethorpe Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pomona Freeway — 18 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Jurupa Valley, 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

18 mi · 20 min · Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 42 Toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Mission Boulevard
14

Turn right onto Etiwanda Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Etiwanda Avenue
Use the right lane.
15

Turn left onto Jurupa Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Jurupa Road
16

Arrive at destination

Jurupa Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city ​​in eastern Los Angeles County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Diamond Bar, CA

18 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

Norco, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Diamond Bar, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.5 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Lincoln Avenue

Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
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.
8
32.4 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda 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 42 Toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.07 one way

$16.13 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $8.31 $16.63
premium $6.18 $8.54 $17.07
diesel $5.61 $7.75 $15.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.5 0 $3.69 $1.68
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.07 $1.40
EV Truck/SUV 14 0 $4.91 $2.25

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Anaheim, CA

Morning in Anaheim on Sunday

Local time

10:48 AM

PDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jurupa Valley, CA

Morning in Jurupa Valley on Sunday

Local time

10:48 AM

PDT

Current temp

52°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

20 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

45m 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?

Expect a highway-focused experience as you navigate this 35.1-mile journey. Approximately 82% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major thoroughfares, primarily relying on the Orange Freeway and the Pomona Freeway. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted segment while cruising for 18 miles along the Pomona Freeway. As you transition onto local roads like Etiwanda Avenue, the pace shifts from high-speed interstate travel to a more standard road experience. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic detours.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18 mi on Pomona Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pomona Freeway and Orange Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Lincoln Avenue.

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 13 decision points packed into just 35.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

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 Jurupa Valley, CA

Full guide →

Founded 2011

Jurupa Valley, also known as Rubidoux, is a city in Riverside County in Southern California.

Top landmarks

  • Jensen Alvarado Ranch — human settlement in Jurupa Valley, California, United States of America

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 45m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18 miles on Pomona 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 Jurupa Valley, 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 0.1 miles (East Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jurupa Valley, 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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