How far is Rancho Calaveras, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
The driving distance from Rancho Calaveras, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 403.5 miles (649.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 345.9 miles (556.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 45m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rancho Calaveras and Santa Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Calaveras and Santa Ana.
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Start on the route
51 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Stabulis Road
3240 ft · 2 min · Stabulis Road
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Turn left onto Garner Place
792 ft · 37 sec · Garner Place
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Turn right onto Baldwin Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Milton Road
15.1 mi · 27 min · Milton Road
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Continue on East Sonora Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Sonora Road
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Continue on 26 Mile Road
7.4 mi · 12 min · 26 Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Home Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Home Road
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Continue on North Yosemite Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Yosemite Avenue
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Continue on Albers Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Albers Road
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Continue on Geer Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Geer Road
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Turn slight left onto Santa Fe Avenue
6.2 mi · 9 min · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn right onto North Vincent Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · North Vincent Road
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Turn right onto Shanks Road
2375 ft · 54 sec · Shanks Road
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Take the ramp left
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
74.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 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 Rancho Calaveras and Santa Ana.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Shanks Road
Merge slight left
74.9 mi · 01h 25m
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 Rancho Calaveras 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 Rancho Calaveras to Santa Ana?
The road trip is about 403.5 miles (649.3 km) and usually takes 06h 52m 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?
Pixley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.1 miles from Rancho Calaveras and 214.3 miles from Santa Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 345.9 miles (556.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 $82.15 one way or $164.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rancho Calaveras and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.
Stop Ideas Near Pixley
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 Pixley.
Corcoran station
Visalia, California
Wasco station
Goshen Junction, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Calaveras and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 345.85 mi (556.59 km).
#1 Rancho Calaveras
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California
| Population | 5,325 |
| Coordinates | 38.1274200, -120.8582700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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: 649 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 01m |
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 | $82.15 | $164.30 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $86.38 | $172.76 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $88.90 | $177.80 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $107.75 | $215.51 |
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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