How far is Lake Forest, CA from Santa Ana, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Forest and Santa Ana is 12.32 miles (19.83 km).

Flight distance from Lake Forest, CA to Santa Ana, CA is 12.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Forest, California to Santa Ana, California is: 14.71 miles (23.68 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Forest to Santa Ana will take approximately 00 hours 21 minutes.

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#1 Lake Forest

A city in Orange County, California. It is located on the shores of Lake Forest in southern California. Lake Forest is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lake Forest Arboretum and Botanic Garden.

Population 85329
GPS Coordinates 33°38'49"N 117°41'21"W
Latitude 33.6469700
Longitude -117.6892200
Altitude 148
Country United States
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#2 Santa Ana

The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Santa Ana is known for its Hispanic culture, its history as a citrus-growing region, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Ana Zoo and the Bowers Museum.

Population 331301
GPS Coordinates 33°44'44"N 117°52'4"W
Latitude 33.7455700
Longitude -117.8678300
Altitude 35
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Forest and Santa Ana

The distance between Lake Forest and Santa Ana is 24 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lake Forest and Santa Ana. The current time is 13:32:29.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.97 liters (0.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and Santa Ana.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to Santa Ana is $2.78 (diesel $3.22).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $2.78 $2.9 $2.98 $3.22

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Forest and Santa Ana (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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