The drive from Shingletown, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 576.1 miles and takes about 10h 52m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Westside Freeway, I 5 Truck, Santa Ana Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-haul drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 424.9 miles on Westside Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $132.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
288.1 miles from Shingletown, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Westside Freeway
424.9 mi
7h 38m
I 5 Truck
83.3 mi
1h 36m
Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi
24m
Manton Road
15.6 mi
22m
State Highway 36
11.3 mi
13m
Wilson Hill Road
7.3 mi
17m
Golden State Freeway
5.3 mi
6m
Cascade Wonderland Highway
2.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 424.9 mi, about 7h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shingletown, CA and Anaheim, CA.
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Start on this road
175 ft·20 sec·this road
2
Turn sharp left onto CA 44
0.1 mi·14 sec·CA 44
3
Turn right onto Wilson Hill Road
7.3 mi·17 min·Wilson Hill Road
4
Turn straight onto Rock Creek Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Rock Creek Road
5
Continue on Manton Road
0.2 mi·26 sec·Manton Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto CR A6
6.7 mi·9 min·Manton Road
7
Continue on CR A6
8.8 mi·12 min·Manton Road
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At end of road, turn right onto CA 36
11 mi·13 min·State Highway 36
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At end of road, turn right onto CA 36
2.2 mi·3 min·Antelope Boulevard
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
11
Merge onto I 5
2.6 mi·2 min·Cascade Wonderland Highway
12
Continue on I 5
93 mi·1 hr 39 min·Westside Freeway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
16 mi·16 min·Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
79 mi·1 hr 27 min·Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
0.8 mi·48 sec·Westside Freeway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
237 mi·4 hr 13 min·Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
58 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
4.1 mi·4 min·Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
0.3 mi·17 sec·I 5 Truck
Exit 158Toward I 405 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
25 mi·29 min·I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
1.3 mi·1 min·Golden State Freeway
Toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Street, Santa AnaUse the slight left / straight lanes.
22
Merge onto I 5
21 mi·24 min·Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi·33 sec
Exit 111Toward Lincoln AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi·3 min·West Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
370 ft·14 sec·South Anaheim Boulevard
26
Turn right
200 ft·14 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 288.1 miles from Shingletown, CA, or about 5h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 424.9 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 127 miles or 2h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 288.1 miles or 5h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 288.1 miles or 5h 31m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anaheim, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Shingletown, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shingletown, CA
Aim for roughly 288 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Anaheim, CA
Aim for roughly 288 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 127 miles from Shingletown, CA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 424.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 574.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|CA 44
Turn sharp left onto CA 44
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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133.1 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|I 5 / Westside Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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527.3 mi into trip|~9h 52m in|I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward I 405 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 158
Toward I 405 South
8
552.3 mi into trip|~10h 22m in|I 5 / Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Golden State Freeway toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Street, Santa Ana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Stre...
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574.3 mi into trip|~10h 48m in
Take the exit toward Lincoln Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 111
Toward Lincoln Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$132.41 one way
$264.82 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg202 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$136.45
$272.90
premium
$6.18
$140.10
$280.20
diesel
$5.61
$127.20
$254.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$132
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$262–$372
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 201.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
33 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger
Dunnigan, CA
Tesla
48 DCFC
Raley's - Tesla Supercharger
Red Bluff, CA
Tesla
12 DCFC
TA, South Ave, Corning, CA
Corning, CA
BP_PULSE
12 DCFC
Granzella's Gourmet and Gifts - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $60 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
172.8
2
$60.49
$27.65
Efficient EV
144
1
$50.41
$23.04
EV Truck/SUV
230.4
2
$80.65
$36.87
Gas CO2
202 kg
EV CO2
67 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Shingletown, CA
Late night
in Shingletown on Sunday
Local time
5:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Anaheim, CA
Late night
in Anaheim on Sunday
Local time
5:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
27 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
10h 52m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. Jagged peaks tell the story of its eruptive past while hot...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
$30
Park Closure: Roads to Juniper Lake and Warner Valley Closed for Repairs
Park Closure: Lassen National Park Highway under Seasonal Closure
The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultura...
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 516.5
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 456.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
576.1 mi / 10h 52m — a long-haul route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. Biggest road: Westside Freeway.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 424.9 mi on Westside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near CA 44.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 576.1 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: near the start (CA 44): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 133.1 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 527.3 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
The longest stretch is about 424.9 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 288 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CA 44): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 133.1 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 527.3 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.9 hours each way, a round trip means 21.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Anaheim, CA before the return drive.
