Origin
Chino, CA
Late night in Chino on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chino, 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
33m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chino, CA
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Trip Overview
Chino, CA to Anaheim, CA is 25.1 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Orange Freeway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, making it a convenient option for local travel. With minimal time commitment, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. Expect a straightforward drive that primarily utilizes major freeways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Freeway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Pomona Freeway | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Central Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Orange Freeway
— 12.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chino, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on Central Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles
3
Merge onto CA 60
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
405 ft
·
5 sec
·
Orange Freeway
Toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana, Brea Canyon Road
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 57
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 4
Toward Lincoln Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
470 ft
·
25 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana, Brea Canyon Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana,...
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11.1 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
12.6 mi into trip
|
~16m 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.
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Lincoln Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward Lincoln Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.54 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.10 | $12.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
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
Anaheim, CA
Late night in Anaheim on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
SE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 2:07AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 1:48AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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
16 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
33m 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?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 83% of the route utilizing freeways, including the Orange Freeway and Pomona Freeway. You'll experience a consistent driving pace for the majority of your trip, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 12.3 miles on the Orange Freeway. While primarily a freeway experience, the final portion will involve navigating East Lincoln Avenue, offering a slight shift in character as you approach your destination.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Orange Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Orange Freeway and Pomona Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near CA 57 / Orange 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 10 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 33m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m 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 12.3 miles on Orange 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 10.2 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 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 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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