How far is Sacramento, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sacramento and Santa Ana is 390.51 miles (628.47 km).
Flight distance from Sacramento, CA to Santa Ana, CA is 390.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 50 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 45 minutes to travel from Sacramento to Santa Ana with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Santa Ana, California is: 416.86 miles (670.88 km) by car.
Driving from Sacramento to Santa Ana will take approximately 06 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in central California. Sacramento is the capital of California and is known for its government and its many attractions, such as the California State Capitol and the California State Railroad Museum.
| Population | 512838 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°34'54"N 121°29'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.5815700 |
| Longitude | -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Santa Ana: West 1st Street (-117.86783,33.745553)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sacramento and Santa Ana
The distance between Sacramento and Santa Ana is 671 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 27 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 Sacramento and Santa Ana. The current time is 23:03:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 57 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 55.68 liters (14.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sacramento and Santa Ana.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sacramento to Santa Ana is $78.77 (diesel $91.14).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $78.77 | $82.26 | $84.48 | $91.14 |
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 May 19, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sacramento 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.
