How far is Santa Ana, CA from Calipatria, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Calipatria, CA is about 190 miles (305.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.3 miles (229 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Calipatria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Calipatria.
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Start on West 1st Street
79 m · 11 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
977 ft · 23 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on Irvine Boulevard
124 m · 13 sec · Irvine Boulevard
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Turn left onto CA 55 North
1420 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
30.9 mi · 36 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1689 ft · 22 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
2346 ft · 31 sec · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
1 km · 42 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
32.5 mi · 35 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 86 South: CA 86 South, Brawley, El Centro
63.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn left onto North Center Street
2636 ft · 55 sec · North Center Street
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Continue on North Forrester Road
2 mi · 4 min · North Forrester Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Forrester Road
621 ft · 12 sec · Forrester Road
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Continue on West Walker Road
1811 ft · 36 sec · West Walker Road
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Continue on Gentry Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Gentry Road
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Keep slight right
688 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Eddins Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Eddins Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Sorenson Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · North Sorenson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Sorenson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Calipatria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
CA 86 South
Keep slight right to continue on CA 86 South: CA 86 South, Brawley, El Centro
63.2 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Sunny near Calipatria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Calipatria?
The road trip is about 190 miles (305.7 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palm Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Santa Ana and 95 miles from Calipatria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.3 miles (229 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.65 one way or $77.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Calipatria.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Turtle Back Mesa Bed & Breakfast
Cimarron Golf Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs
Outdoor Resort Palm Springs
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Springs.
Palm Springs (Buses), California
Palm Springs Downtown, CA
Palm Springs
Palm Desert, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Calipatria. Straight-line distance: 142.31 mi (229.02 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 Calipatria
City in Imperial County, California, United States
| Population | 6,781 |
| Coordinates | 33.1256000, -115.5141500 |
| Altitude | -55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calipatria (-115.51415, 33.1256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $38.65 | $77.30 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $40.64 | $81.28 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $41.83 | $83.66 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $50.70 | $101.40 |
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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