How far is it from Irvine, CA, to Anaheim, CA, ?

The distance between Irvine, CA, and Anaheim, CA, is 15 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Irvine, CA, to Anaheim, CA, ?

The drive from Irvine, CA, to Anaheim, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Irvine, CA, to Anaheim, CA, ?

The fastest route from Irvine, CA, to Anaheim, CA, covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Anaheim, CA from Irvine, CA?

Anaheim, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Irvine, CA.

Are there charging stations between Irvine, CA and Anaheim, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Irvine, CA to Anaheim, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Anaheim Plaza (350 kW); Anaheim Towne Square (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 634.

Irvine, CA Anaheim, CA

Distance: 15 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Irvine, CA to Anaheim, CA takes about 25 min via CA 55. The distance is 15 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 15 mi

This 15-mile trip takes about 22 minutes, starting on Irvine Center Drive. From there, head onto the Costa Mesa Freeway and take Edinger Avenue to reach West Tulip Tree Avenue in Anaheim.

1 Depart right onto Irvine Center Drive 3 mi
2 Continue straight onto Edinger Avenue 3 mi
3 Turn left onto Del Amo Avenue 1 mi
4 Continue straight 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Costa Mesa Freeway 1 mi
6 Keep slightly right onto Costa Mesa Freeway 3 mi
7 Keep slightly left onto Costa Mesa Freeway 5 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Turn left onto North Santiago Boulevard 100 yd
10 Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue 2 mi
11 Turn right onto North Glassell Street 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Riverbend Parkway 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly right onto North Shadyvale Street 10 yd
14 Exit roundabout right onto North Shadyvale Street 137 yd
15 Turn left onto West Tulip Tree Avenue 1 mi
16 Arrive left onto West Tulip Tree Avenue

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The return trip from Anaheim, CA to Irvine, CA covers roughly the same distance, 15 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

634 chargers

2600 MichelsonCCS, CHAdeMO · 2600 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA, 92612350 kW
Anaheim PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 510 N Euclid St, Anaheim, CA, 92801350 kW
Anaheim Towne SquareCCS · 2180 E Lincoln, Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806350 kW
BOA 17th-Tustin CA7-133 (Santa Ana, CA)CCS, Type1 · 2127 E 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92705350 kW
BoA CA6-136 (Fountain Valley, CA)CCS · 17430 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708350 kW

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This 15-mile trip takes about 22 minutes, starting on Irvine Center Drive. From there, head onto the Costa Mesa Freeway and take Edinger Avenue to reach West Tulip Tree Avenue in Anaheim.

Popular destinations close by

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Irvine, CA, {fromState} to Anaheim, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Irvine, CA, {fromState} and Anaheim, CA, {toState} is 15 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine, CA, {fromState} to Anaheim, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Irvine, CA, {fromState} to Anaheim, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Irvine, CA, {fromState} to Anaheim, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Irvine, CA, {fromState} to Anaheim, CA, {toState} covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Anaheim, CA from Irvine, CA?: Anaheim, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Irvine, CA.
Are there charging stations between Irvine, CA and Anaheim, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Irvine, CA to Anaheim, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Anaheim Plaza (350 kW); Anaheim Towne Square (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 634.

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