How far is Santa Ana, CA from Adelanto, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Adelanto, CA is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The sixth most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Adelanto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Adelanto.
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Start on West 1st Street
576 ft · 16 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West Santa Clara Avenue
615 ft · 14 sec · West Santa Clara Avenue
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Continue on I 5 North: Los Angeles
1787 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 North: Pomona
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego
1822 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Barstow
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway
17.1 mi · 19 min · Ontario Freeway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit right toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
1549 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 17 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Bartlett Avenue
773 ft · 27 sec · Bartlett Avenue
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Turn left onto Jonathan Street
1314 ft · 38 sec · Jonathan Street
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Turn right onto Lee Avenue
29 m · 4 sec · Lee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Adelanto.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ontario Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway
17.1 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Santa Ana and Rain Showers Likely near Adelanto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Adelanto?
The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rancho Cucamonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Santa Ana and 41.4 miles from Adelanto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.85 one way or $33.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Santa Ana and Rain Showers Likely near Adelanto.
Stop Ideas Near Rancho Cucamonga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rancho Cucamonga.
Ontario
Claremont, California
Pomona station
Riverside–Downtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Adelanto. Straight-line distance: 63.51 mi (102.21 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Adelanto
City in San Bernardino County, California
| Population | 34,537 |
| Coordinates | 34.5827700, -117.4092200 |
| Altitude | 875 |
| Country | United States |
End: Adelanto (-117.40922, 34.58277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $16.85 | $33.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.71 | $35.43 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $22.10 | $44.19 |
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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