How far is Ivanhoe, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
The driving distance from Ivanhoe, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ivanhoe and Santa Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ivanhoe and Santa Ana.
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Start on Road 159
6 m · 1 sec · Road 159
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Turn left onto Depot Drive
1014 ft · 44 sec · Depot Drive
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Continue on Road 160
2.4 mi · 3 min · Road 160
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Continue on Ivanhoe Drive
1289 ft · 26 sec · Ivanhoe Drive
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Turn left onto Road 158
1.5 mi · 3 min · Road 158
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Turn left onto Mineral King Avenue
2704 ft · 54 sec · Mineral King Avenue
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Continue on Avenue 296
657 ft · 14 sec · Avenue 296
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Turn right onto North Farmersville Boulevard
941 ft · 17 sec · North Farmersville Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Noble Avenue
1 m · 1 sec · Noble Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Noble Avenue
63 m · 5 sec · Noble Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
968 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 65, J27
120 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Kaweah Avenue
3.5 mi · 4 min · North Kaweah Avenue
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Continue on Road 196
4.4 mi · 5 min · Road 196
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Turn left onto Avenue 232
56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Avenue 232
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Continue on CA 99 South
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
25.7 mi · 30 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street North, Broadway
1656 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Broadway
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
639 ft · 17 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1209 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
16 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ivanhoe and Santa Ana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ivanhoe 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 Ivanhoe to Santa Ana?
The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km) and usually takes 04h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Ivanhoe and 110.9 miles from Santa Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.11 one way or $90.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ivanhoe and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ivanhoe and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 197.84 mi (318.39 km).
#1 Ivanhoe
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California
| Population | 4,495 |
| Coordinates | 36.3871700, -119.2178900 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.
| Population | 331,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.7455700, -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-117.86783, 33.745553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $45.11 | $90.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $47.44 | $94.87 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $48.82 | $97.64 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $59.17 | $118.35 |
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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