How far is Santa Ana, CA from Barstow Heights, CA?

The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Barstow Heights, CA is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.71 mi
02h 07m
Flight
90.43 mi
145.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.43 mi
Kilometers
145.54 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.71 mi
Kilometers
178.17 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barstow Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 10:22 AM PDT
Return by in Santa Ana
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Ana
2026-04-19T08:15
Arrive Barstow Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 10:22 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santa Ana
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Muscoy
CA

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

From Santa Ana
55.4 mi
01h 03m
To Barstow Heights
55.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Barstow Heights.

  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

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 North: Pomona

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Pomona Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego

    1822 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Barstow

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway

    17.1 mi · 19 min · Ontario Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  14. 14

    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

  15. 15

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    42.9 mi · 46 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward L Street, West Main Street

    2073 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto L Street

    1 mi · 2 min · L Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · L Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
49.7 mi · 45%
Ontario Freeway
17.1 mi · 15%
Pomona Freeway
16.5 mi · 15%
CA 57 North
11.9 mi · 11%
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardi
5.45 mi · 5%
Orange Freeway
4.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Barstow and Mojave Freeway

Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

42.9 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
90.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muscoy
01h 03m from Santa Ana
Leave By
2:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Partly Sunny near Barstow Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Barstow Heights?

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Muscoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Santa Ana and 55.3 miles from Barstow Heights.

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

The direct path is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.56 one way or $45.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Partly Sunny near Barstow Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Muscoy

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Muscoy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Comfort Inn & Suites
Stay option 13.9 mi away

Comfort Inn & Suites

Colton , CA
450 N Sperry Dr, Colton, CA 92324, United States
Rating 4.2/5 900 reviews Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
San Bernardino City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

San Bernardino City Hall

San Bernardino , CA
290 N D St, San Bernardino, CA 92401, United States
Rating 4.3/5 19 reviews City government office
Cucamonga Sign Shop LLC
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Cucamonga Sign Shop LLC

Rancho Cucamonga , CA
9259 Utica Ave Ste 110, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews Safety equipment supplier,Aluminum supplier,Banner store,Design agency,Sign shop

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

7 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

20 mi away
4066 Vine St.
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

27 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
RAIL

Ontario

30 mi away
228 South Plum Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Barstow Heights. Straight-line distance: 90.43 mi (145.54 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 Barstow Heights

City in San Bernardino County, California, United States of America

Population24,202
Coordinates34.8697100, -117.0561500
Altitude780
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Ana (-117.86783, 33.74557)
End: Barstow Heights (-117.05615, 34.86971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.79 L · about $22.56
Round trip
$45.11
7.82 gal · 29.58 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $22.56 $45.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $23.72 $47.44
Premium $6.24 $24.41 $48.82
Diesel $7.57 $29.59 $59.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Ana and Barstow Heights. The current time is 08:15:16.

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.