How far is Glen Avon, CA from Santa Ana, CA?

The driving distance from Glen Avon, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.61 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.65 mi
46.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.65 mi
Kilometers
46.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.61 mi
Kilometers
66.96 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Santa Ana
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 PM PDT
Return by in Glen Avon
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glen Avon
2026-04-18T20:44
Arrive Santa Ana
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glen Avon
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Diamond Bar
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Glen Avon
20.3 mi
00h 24m
To Santa Ana
21.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Avon and Santa Ana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glen Avon and Santa Ana.

  1. 1

    Start on Mission Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mission Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward CA 60 West

    1512 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    19.2 mi · 22 min · Pomona Freeway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Orange Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Orange Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Orange Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    14 mi · 16 min · Orange Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Santa Ana

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street North, Broadway

    1656 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Broadway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    639 ft · 17 sec · West 5th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1209 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    16 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Avon and Santa Ana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pomona Freeway
19.2 mi · 46%
Orange Freeway
16.5 mi · 40%
Mission Boulevard
1.57 mi · 4%
North Broadway
1.27 mi · 3%
I 5 South
1.07 mi · 3%
Main Street North
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pomona Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

19.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diamond Bar
00h 24m from Glen Avon
Leave By
4:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Glen Avon and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glen Avon to Santa Ana?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Diamond Bar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Glen Avon and 21.4 miles from Santa Ana.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glen Avon and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.

Stop Ideas Near Diamond Bar

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Diamond Bar and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 6.4 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Diamond Bar.

RAIL

Pomona station

6 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

11 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Ontario

15 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

21 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glen Avon and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 28.65 mi (46.11 km).

Glen Avon

#1 Glen Avon

Town in California, United States

Population20,199
Coordinates34.0116800, -117.4847700
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Santa Ana

#2 Santa Ana

The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.

Population331,301
Coordinates33.7455700, -117.8678300
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Mission Boulevard (-117.484768, 34.011784)
End: West 1st Street (-117.86783, 33.745553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.56 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
2.94 gal · 11.12 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $8.48 $16.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.92 $17.83
Premium $6.24 $9.18 $18.35
Diesel $7.57 $11.12 $22.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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There is no time difference between Glen Avon and Santa Ana. The current time is 20:44:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.