Origin
Hesperia, CA
Late night in Hesperia on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hesperia, 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 28m
Distance
72.6 mi
117 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hesperia, CA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Hesperia to Anaheim covers 74.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You will navigate primarily via Yucca Street, 2nd Avenue, and Main Street, keeping you within the Pacific Coast region for the duration of the journey. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this direct trip. It is a straightforward route that functions well if you are looking for a practical way to connect these two Southern California locations without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 15 | 17.7 mi | 19m |
| Pomona Freeway | 16.4 mi | 18m |
| Orange Freeway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Barstow and Mojave Freeway | 12 mi | 12m |
| CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Hesperia Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 15
— 17.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hesperia, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on Hesperia Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Hesperia Road
2
Turn right onto Yucca Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Yucca Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
323 ft
·
10 sec
·
2nd Avenue
4
Turn right onto Main Street
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 15 South: San Bernardino
6
Merge onto I 15; US 66 Hist
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist; US 91 Hist; US 395 Hist
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 15
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 106A; 106B
Toward CA 60 West, CA 60 East: Riverside, Los Angeles
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto CA 60
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 57
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 4
Toward Lincoln Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
470 ft
·
25 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from Hesperia, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 70 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Yucca Street
Turn right onto Yucca Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
40.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward CA 60 West, CA 60 East: Riverside, Los Angeles
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 106A; 106B
Toward CA 60 West, CA 60 East: Riverside, Los A...
7
40.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles
8
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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,...
7
70 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
$16.69 one way
$33.37 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $17.20 | $34.39 |
| premium | $6.18 | $17.66 | $35.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.16 | $4.65 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
3:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°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
7 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
1h 28m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local roads throughout the entire 74.8-mile distance, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because there are no long highway stretches—the longest stretch on Yucca Street is effectively zero miles—you should anticipate frequent turns and consistent speed changes. This drive demands a more active driving style compared to a typical freeway commute. You will find that the road's personality is defined by its local character, making it a steady, methodical journey from the high desert area toward the coast.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on I 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 15 and Pomona Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Yucca Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.3 miles (Yucca Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Hesperia, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Los Angeles along the way.
Los Angeles
40.5 mi in
|
~47m
About the Cities
Starting in Hesperia, CA
Full guide →Founded 1988
Hesperia is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern 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 28m. Total distance: 72.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on I 15. 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 0.3 miles (Yucca Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.6 miles: 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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