Origin
Willowbrook, CA
Morning in Willowbrook on Sunday
Local time
10:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willowbrook, CA to Anaheim, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
23.9 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Willowbrook, CA
Robert So
Trip Overview
This straightforward 24.4-mile drive from Willowbrook to Anaheim, California, should take you about 35 minutes, making it an easy day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, this route is budget-friendly. You'll navigate primarily on local roads like North Central Avenue and West Artesia Boulevard before merging onto CA 91 East. Given its short distance and turn-heavy nature, it’s best tackled in one go. This journey stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a direct connection between two Southern California communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Artesia Freeway | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| North Central Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Gardena Freeway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Freeway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| North Anaheim Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Harbor Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West La Palma Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Artesia Freeway
— 13.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willowbrook, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on this road
199 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Artesia Boulevard
133 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Artesia Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward CA 91 East
5
Merge onto CA 91
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Gardena Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on CA 91
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Artesia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on CA 91
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 28
Toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Harbor Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West La Palma Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto North Anaheim Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Anaheim Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on South Anaheim Boulevard
420 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
13
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
West Artesia Boulevard
Turn left onto West Artesia Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CA 91 / Gardena Freeway
Merge onto CA 91 / Gardena Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim Boulevard
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 28
Toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim...
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Harbor Boulevard
Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
West La Palma Avenue
Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.49 one way
$10.99 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Anaheim on Sunday
Local time
10:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m 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 highly urban, turn-heavy local drive for most of this 24.4-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The route is characterized by frequent intersections and changes in direction, rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. You'll be navigating through established city streets for the entire duration, with no significant highway segments to break up the local road experience. This means you'll be constantly engaged with traffic signals and turning maneuvers.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on Artesia Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Artesia Freeway and North Central Avenue. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near West Artesia Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.1 miles (West Artesia Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (CA 91 / Gardena Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 32m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.1 miles on Artesia 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 3.1 miles (West Artesia Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (CA 91 / Gardena Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 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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