How far is Ridgecrest, CA from Santa Ana, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ridgecrest and Santa Ana is 130.16 miles (209.48 km).

Flight distance from Ridgecrest, CA to Santa Ana, CA is 130.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Ridgecrest to Santa Ana with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ridgecrest, California to Santa Ana, California is: 162.62 miles (261.72 km) by car.

Driving from Ridgecrest to Santa Ana will take approximately 02 hours 56 minutes.

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#1 Ridgecrest

City in California

Population 29135
GPS Coordinates 35°37'21"N 117°40'15"W
Latitude 35.6224600
Longitude -117.6709000
Altitude 698
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 Ridgecrest and Santa Ana

The distance between Ridgecrest and Santa Ana is 262 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 54 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 Ridgecrest and Santa Ana. The current time is 13:27:15.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 03 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 01 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.72 liters (5.74 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ridgecrest and Santa Ana.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ridgecrest to Santa Ana is $30.73 (diesel $35.56).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $30.73 $32.09 $32.96 $35.56

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 Ridgecrest 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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