How far is Lemoore, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
The driving distance from Lemoore, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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 Lemoore and Santa Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemoore and Santa Ana.
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Start on Follett Street
907 ft · 25 sec · Follett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Bush Street
146 m · 17 sec · West Bush Street
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Turn right onto North Lemoore Avenue
2153 ft · 46 sec · North Lemoore Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1122 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41: Fresno, Paso Robles
659 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Stratford, Paso Robles
978 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto 19 1/2 Avenue
23.7 mi · 33 min · 19 1/2 Avenue
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Turn left
1169 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Lemoore 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.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
87.4 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Lemoore 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 Lemoore to Santa Ana?
The road trip is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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 115.6 miles from Lemoore and 115.8 miles from Santa Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.08 one way or $94.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lemoore and 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 Lemoore and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 207.13 mi (333.35 km).
#1 Lemoore
City in Kings County, California, United States
| Population | 26,331 |
| Coordinates | 36.3007800, -119.7829100 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $47.08 | $94.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $49.50 | $99.00 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $50.94 | $101.89 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $61.75 | $123.49 |
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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