How far is Santa Ana, CA from Crestline, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Crestline, CA is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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 24m.
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 most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside 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 Crestline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Crestline.
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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
36.9 mi · 43 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland
3047 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 210 East
2326 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
2448 ft · 32 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 18: Waterman Avenue
1312 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto North Waterman Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Waterman Avenue
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Continue on Rim of the World Highway
9.1 mi · 12 min · Rim of the World Highway
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Turn straight
784 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1423 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Drive
2843 ft · 1 min · Lake Drive
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Turn slight right onto Pioneer Camp Road
24 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Camp Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Camp Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Crestline.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Riverside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
36.9 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Sunny near Crestline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Crestline?
The road trip is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Santa Ana and 33.4 miles from Crestline.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Crestline.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
City Hall
Fontana Mayor
Jurupa Valley City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Crestline. Straight-line distance: 47.84 mi (76.99 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 Crestline
Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.
| Population | 10,770 |
| Coordinates | 34.2419500, -117.2856000 |
| Altitude | 1406 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crestline (-117.2856, 34.24195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.32 | $28.63 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.73 | $29.47 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
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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