Origin
Banning, CA
Late night in Banning on Tuesday
Local time
3:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Banning, CA to Anaheim, 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
1h 24m
Distance
67.9 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Banning, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 67.9-mile drive from Banning, CA to Anaheim, CA is a straightforward journey, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. It's easily manageable as a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $16. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways, including the Riverside Freeway and the Moreno Valley Freeway (CA 91). This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, designed for efficient travel between these two Southern California locations. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it’s an accessible option for a quick transition within the Pacific Coast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| CA 91 | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| Moreno Valley Freeway | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Escondido Freeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Moreno Valley Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North State College Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Freeway
— 17.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Banning, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on Ramsey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ramsey Street
2
Turn left onto South 8th Street
290 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 8th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
4
Merge onto I 10
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 93
Toward CA 60 West: Riverside
Use the slight left lane.
6
Continue on CA 60
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Moreno Valley Freeway
7
Continue on CA 60
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Moreno Valley Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on CA 60
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Moreno Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 215; CA 60
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
3 min
Exit 34B
Toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto CA 91
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 50
Toward Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on CA 91
17 mi
·
19 min
·
CA 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 30
Toward State College Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto North State College Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North State College Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
18
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
470 ft
·
25 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Banning, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 65.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South 8th Street
Turn left onto South 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward CA 60 West: Riverside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 93
Toward CA 60 West: Riverside
8
29.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
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 34B
Toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
7
44.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50
Toward Main Street
7
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward State College Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 30
Toward State College Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.61 one way
$31.21 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.08 | $32.16 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.51 | $33.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Anaheim, CA
Late night in Anaheim on Tuesday
Local time
3:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny
SW 0 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:38AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:38AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
61°F
Riverside, CA
34 mi in
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
25 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
1h 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 drive for 83% of this trip. You'll primarily navigate the Riverside Freeway and CA 91, which are known for their consistent speed and efficiency. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.5 miles on the Riverside Freeway, offering a solid period of cruising. While this route prioritizes speed, it’s important to be aware of potential traffic, especially as you approach the greater Los Angeles area. The road's character remains largely consistent, focused on getting you to your destination smoothly.
83% 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: 17.5 mi on Riverside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and CA 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near South 8th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (South 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Banning, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Beach Cities along the way.
Beach Cities
29.2 mi in
|
~35m
About the Cities
Starting in Banning, CA
Full guide →Founded 1913
Banning is a city in Riverside County in Southern California.
Top landmarks
- • Gilman Ranch — historic ranch, and stagecoach station in Banning, Riverside County, California.
Arriving 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 1h 24m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 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 Anaheim, 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 0.5 miles (South 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 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 Anaheim, 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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