How far is Las Lomas, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
The driving distance from Las Lomas, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 350.6 miles (564.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306.5 miles (493.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Lomas and Santa Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Lomas and Santa Ana.
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Start on the route
16 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
13 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Willow Road
67 m · 13 sec · Willow Road
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Turn right onto Hall Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Hall Road
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Continue on San Miguel Canyon Road
2279 ft · 45 sec · San Miguel Canyon Road
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Turn straight onto Tarpey Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Tarpey Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto San Juan Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · San Juan Road
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Take the ramp right
1638 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
2.5 mi · 3 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 156 East: San Juan Bautista, Hollister
1436 ft · 19 sec · State Route 156
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 156
898 ft · 12 sec · State Route 156
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
61 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right
35.1 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles
3148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
181.1 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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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 Las Lomas and Santa Ana.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
181 mi · 03h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Las Lomas and Sunny near Santa Ana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Lomas to Santa Ana?
The road trip is about 350.6 miles (564.3 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.8 miles from Las Lomas and 172.8 miles from Santa Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306.5 miles (493.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.45 one way or $154.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Lomas and Sunny near Santa Ana.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Lomas and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 306.55 mi (493.34 km).
#1 Las Lomas
Situated in the low-lying coastal plains of northern Monterey County at an elevation of 43 feet, this unincorporated area borders Santa Cruz County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.8652300, -121.7349500 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $6.26 | $77.45 | $154.90 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $80.39 | $160.79 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $82.74 | $165.49 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $104.07 | $208.14 |
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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