How far is Rowland Heights, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
The driving distance from Rowland Heights, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rowland Heights and Santa Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowland Heights and Santa Ana.
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Start on Batson Avenue
1305 ft · 42 sec · Batson Avenue
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Turn left onto Aguiro Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Aguiro Street
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Turn right onto Blandford Drive
957 ft · 32 sec · Blandford Drive
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Turn left onto Pathfinder Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pathfinder Road
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Turn right onto Brea Canyon Cut Off Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Brea Canyon Cut Off Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
1448 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Santa Ana
1.1 mi · 1 min
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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
2613 ft · 58 sec · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West 17th Street
684 ft · 26 sec · West 17th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 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 Rowland Heights and Santa Ana.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Orange Freeway
Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway
13.3 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Rowland Heights 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 Rowland Heights to Santa Ana?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Placentia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Rowland Heights and 10.4 miles from Santa Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rowland Heights and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.
Stop Ideas Near Placentia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of South El Monte City Hall
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
bamboo house
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Placentia.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Irvine Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rowland Heights and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 16.07 mi (25.87 km).
#1 Rowland Heights
Census-designated place in California, United States
| Population | 48,993 |
| Coordinates | 33.9761200, -117.9053400 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
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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