Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 58m
Distance
428.8 mi
690 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$99
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roseville, CA
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This 428.7-mile drive from Roseville, CA to Anaheim, CA is estimated to take about 6 hours and 52 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. With a fuel cost around $99, it's a budget-friendly journey for a single day. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Main Street, Washington Boulevard, and Oak Street, with no highway driving, suggesting a more connected, in-town experience. This drive is entirely within California, traversing the Pacific Coast region from north to south. It's a solid option if you prefer a road trip that keeps you immersed in local communities rather than high-speed travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
214.4 miles from Roseville, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 56m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 296.3 mi | 5h 19m |
| I 5 Truck | 83.3 mi | 1h 36m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 20.7 mi | 24m |
| Capital City Freeway | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Golden State Freeway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Alan S. Hart Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Roseville, CA and Anaheim, CA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Oak Street
Continue on Oak Street
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
Continue on Sutter Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Folsom Road
Turn left onto Douglas Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 80
Continue on I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Given the 6-hour 52-minute duration and local road focus, starting early from Roseville is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With only one recommended stop and no long highway stretches, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. The fuel cost is estimated at $99, so ensure your tank is full before departing and consider where you might refuel along the way, especially since you'll be on local roads. Pay close attention to posted speed limits and traffic signals, as this route is characterized by frequent turns and city driving. Keep your navigation system handy to manage the numerous turns required.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 94 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 214.4 miles or 3h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anaheim, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Roseville, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Roseville, CA
This is one driving day of about 428.8 miles and 7h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
214 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.
A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 214.4 miles from Roseville, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 296.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 380 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward I 80 Business West: Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward US 50 East, I 80 West: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward I 405 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$98.56 one way
$197.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $101.56 | $203.12 |
| premium | $6.18 | $104.28 | $208.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $94.67 | $189.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$99
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$124–$149
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 150 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 128.6 | 1 | $45.02 | $20.58 |
| Efficient EV | 107.2 | 1 | $37.52 | $17.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 171.5 | 2 | $60.03 | $27.44 |
Gas CO2
150 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Roseville on Tuesday
Local time
3:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Anaheim on Tuesday
Local time
3:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route from Roseville to Anaheim. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through towns and cities for the entire 428.7 miles. This means you'll be frequently adjusting your speed and making turns, so it's not a route for setting speed records. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile indicates a continuous engagement with city streets and traffic signals. This driving personality means you'll likely experience a constant flow of local scenery and interactions.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 428.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Roseville, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Ana along the way.
Santa Ana
Roseville is a city in California's Gold Country. It's a suburb of Sacramento.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 58m. Total distance: 428.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 58m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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