Day trip from Los Angeles to Anaheim
Anaheim lies 39 km (24 mi) south-east of Los Angeles, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 39 km (24 mi) apart, Anaheim is a realistic day trip from Los Angeles: about 38 min each way by road.
| Los Angeles | Anaheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 3.8 million | 350,742 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 90001–90189 | 92801–92899 |
What to see in Anaheim
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Disneyland | 17,337,000 | 2024 |
| Disney California Adventure | 10,050,000 | 2024 |
| Anaheim Public Library | 1,098,146 | 2016 |
The busiest is Disneyland at 17,337,000 visitors in 2024. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Anaheim
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Staying in Anaheim
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Common questions
How far is Anaheim from Los Angeles?
39 km (24 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Los Angeles; by road roughly 47 km (29 mi).
How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Anaheim by road?
About 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Los Angeles and Anaheim?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.