Origin
Anaheim, CA
Afternoon in Anaheim on Saturday
Local time
4:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to West Athens, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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West Athens, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Anaheim to West Athens is 25.7 miles and takes about 35m via Century Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, connecting two points in the greater Los Angeles area. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into any schedule, whether you're heading out for the day or just need to cover a short distance. Plan for urban driving conditions as you navigate through this densely populated part of the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Century Freeway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Imperial Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Normandie Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Imperial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Adoree Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hoxie Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Century Freeway
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and West Athens, 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
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Century Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Vermont Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto South Vermont Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Vermont Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto West Imperial Highway
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Imperial Highway
17
Turn left onto South Normandie Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Normandie Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto West 121st Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 121st Street
19
Arrive at destination
West 121st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 24.4 — 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.
7
24.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Vermont Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7A
Toward Vermont Avenue
7
24.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
South Vermont Avenue
Turn right onto South Vermont Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.82 one way
$11.65 round trip
$5.76/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.96 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
| premium | $6.09 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
West Athens, CA
Afternoon in West Athens on Saturday
Local time
4:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
35m 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 route is mostly highway, with 79% of the drive on freeways. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 10.7 miles on the Century Freeway before transitioning to surface streets. Expect frequent exits and entrances common to urban freeway driving. The latter part of the drive will involve navigating city streets, so be prepared for traffic signals and local road conditions.
79% 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 Century Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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 West Athens, 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
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 35m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 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 West Athens, 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 West Athens, 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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