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

The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Antelope, CA is about 431.5 miles (694.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 393.4 miles (633.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
431.5 mi
07h 59m
Flight
393.37 mi
633.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
393.37 mi
Kilometers
633.07 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
431.5 mi
Kilometers
694.43 km
Drive Time
07h 59m

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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 07h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Antelope
Wed, Apr 15, 6:06 AM PDT
Return by in Santa Ana
Wed, Apr 15, 2:05 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Ana
2026-04-14T22:07
Arrive Antelope
Wed, Apr 15, 6:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:59 PM to 3:29 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santa Ana
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Avenal
CA

City in Kings County, California, United States

From Santa Ana
215.9 mi
03h 59m
To Antelope
215.6 mi
03h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Antelope.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Antelope.

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    576 ft · 16 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Santa Clara Avenue

    615 ft · 14 sec · West Santa Clara Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on I 5 North: Los Angeles

    1787 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    46 mi · 51 min · Westside Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, I 80 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe

    975 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East, I 80 Business East: South Lake Tahoe, Broadway

    809 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, I 80 East: South Lake Tahoe

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    9.4 mi · 10 min · Capital City Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenback Lane, Elkhorn Boulevard

    1383 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Elkhorn Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Elkhorn Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Don Julio Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Don Julio Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Antelope Road

    2293 ft · 51 sec · Antelope Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Antelope North Road

    3173 ft · 1 min · Antelope North Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Poker Lane

    154 m · 28 sec · Poker Lane

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poker Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Antelope.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
297 mi · 69%
Golden State Freeway
50 mi · 12%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 9%
Santa Ana Freeway
26.9 mi · 6%
Capital City Freeway
10.6 mi · 2%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
393.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenal
03h 59m from Santa Ana
Leave By
8:02 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Antelope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Antelope?

The road trip is about 431.5 miles (694.4 km) and usually takes 07h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.9 miles from Santa Ana and 215.6 miles from Antelope.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 393.4 miles (633.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $87.86 one way or $175.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Antelope.

Stop Ideas Near Avenal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avenal, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avenal.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

15 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

43 mi away
300 E Street
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

46 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Corcoran station

53 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Antelope. Straight-line distance: 393.37 mi (633.07 km).

Santa Ana

#1 Santa Ana

The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.

Population331,301
Coordinates33.7455700, -117.8678300
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
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#2 Antelope

Antelope is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7082400, -121.3299500
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Ana (-117.86783, 33.74557)
End: Antelope (-121.32995, 38.70824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 694 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.23 gal
57.64 L · about $87.86
Round trip
$175.72
30.46 gal · 115.28 L
Estimated CO2
135.3 kg one way
Round trip: 270.7 kg / 597 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $87.86 $175.72
Mid-grade $6.07 $92.39 $184.77
Premium $6.24 $95.08 $190.16
Diesel $7.57 $115.25 $230.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Ana and Antelope. The current time is 22:07:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.