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

The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Bellflower, CA is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.74 mi
00h 27m
Flight
17.12 mi
27.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.12 mi
Kilometers
27.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.74 mi
Kilometers
33.38 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellflower
Sat, Apr 11, 8:20 AM PDT
Return by in Santa Ana
Sat, Apr 11, 8:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Ana
2026-04-11T07:53
Arrive Bellflower
Sat, Apr 11, 8:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Santa Ana
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Buena Park
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From Santa Ana
10.4 mi
00h 13m
To Bellflower
10.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Saturday Night

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue

    1473 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Magnolia Avenue

    132 m · 14 sec · Magnolia Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward CA 91 West

    1028 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Artesia Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Bellflower, Bellflower Boulevard

    1269 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bellflower Boulevard

    1998 ft · 46 sec · Bellflower Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Flower Street

    2568 ft · 1 min · Flower Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Flora Vista Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Artesia Freeway
8.81 mi · 42%
Santa Ana Freeway
8.47 mi · 41%
North Broadway
1.47 mi · 7%
Flower Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Bellflower Boulevard
0.38 mi · 2%
I 5 North
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Artesia Freeway

Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

8.57 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Park
00h 13m from Santa Ana
Leave By
7:34 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Santa Ana and Light Rain Likely near Bellflower.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buena Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Santa Ana and 10.4 miles from Bellflower.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Santa Ana and Light Rain Likely near Bellflower.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Park

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 Buena Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 13.9 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
The City of Orange
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

The City of Orange

Orange , CA
300 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866, United States
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Park.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

7 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

13 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

18 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
BUS

Long Beach, California

20 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Bellflower. Straight-line distance: 17.12 mi (27.55 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
Bellflower

#2 Bellflower

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population75,162
Coordinates33.8816800, -118.1170100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Ana (-117.86783, 33.74557)
End: Bellflower (-118.11701, 33.88168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.09 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.46
1.64 gal · 6.18 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.73 $9.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.97 $9.95
Premium $6.24 $5.12 $10.24
Diesel $7.57 $6.20 $12.41

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Ana and Bellflower. The current time is 07:53:18.

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.