How far is Santa Ana, CA from Calabasas, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Calabasas, CA is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 13m.
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 second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
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 Calabasas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Calabasas.
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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
8.9 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura
1842 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
2950 ft · 38 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.2 km · 53 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
17.4 mi · 20 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mulholland Drive, Valley Circle Boulevard
1197 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Mulholland Drive
113 m · 7 sec · Mulholland Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
88 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left
83 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Calabasas Road
76 m · 8 sec · Calabasas Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Calabasas Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Calabasas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Santa Ana Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Sunny near Calabasas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Calabasas?
The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Los Angeles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Santa Ana and 30.6 miles from Calabasas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Calabasas.
Stop Ideas Near Los Angeles
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City of Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
Pasadena, California
Westchester, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Calabasas. Straight-line distance: 52.55 mi (84.57 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 Calabasas
City in California
| Population | 23,688 |
| Coordinates | 34.1577800, -118.6384200 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calabasas (-118.63842, 34.15778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.48 | $26.97 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.34 | $32.69 |
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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