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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salinas and Santa Ana is 294.5 miles (473.96 km).

Flight distance from Salinas, CA to Santa Ana, CA is 294.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Salinas to Santa Ana with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salinas, California to Santa Ana, California is: 335.29 miles (539.6 km) by car.

Driving from Salinas to Santa Ana will take approximately 05 hours 23 minutes.

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#1 Salinas

The largest city in Monterey County, California. It is located on the Monterey Bay in central California. Salinas is known for its many agriculture-related businesses, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Steinbeck Center and the Salinas Valley State Park.

Population 154868
GPS Coordinates 36°40'40"N 121°39'20"W
Latitude 36.6777400
Longitude -121.6555000
Altitude 16
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 Salinas and Santa Ana

The distance between Salinas and Santa Ana is 540 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 59 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 Salinas and Santa Ana. The current time is 02:45:55.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 11 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 42 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 35 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 10 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.79 liters (11.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salinas and Santa Ana.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salinas to Santa Ana is $63.36 (diesel $73.31).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $63.36 $66.16 $67.95 $73.31

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 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salinas 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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