How far is Santa Ana, CA from Fairbanks Ranch, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Fairbanks Ranch, CA is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
Driving 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 34m.
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 Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Fairbanks Ranch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Fairbanks Ranch.
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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
109 m · 17 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East MacArthur Boulevard
1548 ft · 32 sec · East MacArthur Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach
988 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
2066 ft · 27 sec · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: John Wayne Airport
3019 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South
775 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR S8: Lomas Santa Fe Drive
1758 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Lomas Santa Fe Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lomas Santa Fe Drive
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Continue on Linea del Cielo
1.2 mi · 2 min · Linea del Cielo
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Turn right onto Calzada del Bosque
1.2 mi · 2 min · Calzada del Bosque
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Turn right onto Via de Santa Fe
2130 ft · 40 sec · Via de Santa Fe
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Continue on El Apajo
2990 ft · 1 min · El Apajo
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Dieguito Road
1635 ft · 35 sec · San Dieguito Road
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Turn right onto Circa del Sur
979 ft · 43 sec · Circa del Sur
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Circa del Sur
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Fairbanks Ranch.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Diego Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
58.6 mi · 01h 09m
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 Fairbanks Ranch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Fairbanks Ranch?
The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
San Clemente is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Santa Ana and 37.3 miles from Fairbanks Ranch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.47 one way or $32.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Fairbanks Ranch.
Stop Ideas Near San Clemente
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel City Hall
Doheny State Beach Campground
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Clemente.
San Clemente Pier station
San Juan Capistrano
Irvine Transportation Center
Oceanside Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Fairbanks Ranch. Straight-line distance: 65.11 mi (104.78 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 Fairbanks Ranch
Situated inland in San Diego County at an elevation of approximately 161 feet, this census-designated place occupies rolling terrain in Southern California.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.9939300, -117.1872600 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairbanks Ranch (-117.18726, 32.99393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $6.26 | $16.47 | $32.93 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $17.09 | $34.18 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $17.59 | $35.18 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $22.13 | $44.25 |
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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