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

The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Escalon, CA is about 357.7 miles (575.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 330.4 miles (531.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
357.69 mi
06h 51m
Flight
330.37 mi
531.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
330.37 mi
Kilometers
531.68 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.69 mi
Kilometers
575.65 km
Drive Time
06h 51m

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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 06h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Escalon
Sun, Apr 26, 9:52 PM PDT
Return by in Santa Ana
Mon, Apr 27, 4:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Ana
2026-04-26T15:00
Arrive Escalon
Sun, Apr 26, 9:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:52 PM to 2:22 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santa Ana
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Earlimart
CA

Census-designated place in Tulare County, California

From Santa Ana
179 mi
03h 25m
To Escalon
178.7 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Carpenter Road, Briggsmore Avenue

    1798 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto West Briggsmore Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Briggsmore Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Tully Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Tully Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ladd Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Ladd Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto McHenry Avenue

    4.5 mi · 8 min · McHenry Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Yosemite Avenue

    948 ft · 56 sec · Yosemite Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Yosemite Avenue

    558 ft · 16 sec · Yosemite Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yosemite Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
111 mi · 31%
Golden State Freeway
83.3 mi · 23%
Northbound California State Route 99
62.8 mi · 18%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 11%
Santa Ana Freeway
26.9 mi · 8%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Continue on Golden State Highway

111 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
330.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Earlimart
03h 25m from Santa Ana
Leave By
10:16 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Escalon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 357.7 miles (575.7 km) and usually takes 06h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Earlimart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179 miles from Santa Ana and 178.7 miles from Escalon.

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

The direct path is about 330.4 miles (531.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.80 one way or $145.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Escalon.

Stop Ideas Near Earlimart

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Earlimart, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Wasco station

33 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

35 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Visalia, California

49 mi away
425 E. Oak Street
BUS

Goshen Junction, California

53 mi away
30435 Road 68

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Escalon. Straight-line distance: 330.37 mi (531.68 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
Escalon

#2 Escalon

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

Population7,580
Coordinates37.7978100, -120.9979200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Ana (-117.86783, 33.74557)
End: Escalon (-120.99792, 37.79781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 576 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.62 gal
47.78 L · about $72.80
Round trip
$145.61
25.24 gal · 95.56 L
Estimated CO2
112.2 kg one way
Round trip: 224.3 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $72.80 $145.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $76.55 $153.11
Premium $6.24 $78.79 $157.57
Diesel $7.57 $95.50 $190.99

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Ana and Escalon. The current time is 15:00:10.

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.