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

The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Fairview, CA is about 389 miles (626.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 358.8 miles (577.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
389.04 mi
07h 15m
Flight
358.77 mi
577.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
358.77 mi
Kilometers
577.39 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
389.04 mi
Kilometers
626.1 km
Drive Time
07h 15m

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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 07h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Thu, Oct 15, 11:46 PM PDT
Return by in Santa Ana
Fri, Oct 16, 7:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Ana
2026-10-15T16:31
Arrive Fairview
Thu, Oct 15, 11:46 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:15 PM to 2:45 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
9:30 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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Santa Ana
194.6 mi
03h 37m
To Fairview
194.5 mi
03h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NE
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Castro Valley Boulevard

    1435 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Castro Valley Boulevard

    733 ft · 20 sec · East Castro Valley Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Grove Way

    2408 ft · 1 min · Grove Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Center Street

    2352 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Kelly Street

    2684 ft · 1 min · Kelly Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Maud Avenue

    2387 ft · 1 min · Maud Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto D Street

    56 m · 5 sec · D Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Fairview Avenue

    645 ft · 18 sec · Fairview Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairview Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Fairview Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairview Avenue

    38 m · 8 sec · Fairview Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Jelincic Drive

    812 ft · 36 sec · Jelincic Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Jelincic Drive

    31 m · 5 sec · Jelincic Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on Jelincic Drive

    540 ft · 40 sec · Jelincic Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Jelincic Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
226 mi · 58%
Golden State Freeway
50 mi · 13%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 10%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
27.2 mi · 7%
Santa Ana Freeway
26.9 mi · 7%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

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
07h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
358.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 37m from Santa Ana
Leave By
9:30 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Sunny near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 389 miles (626.1 km) and usually takes 07h 15m 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?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.6 miles from Santa Ana and 194.5 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 358.8 miles (577.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 $85.96 one way or $171.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, 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 Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 358.77 mi (577.39 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
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#2 Fairview

Situated in the hills east of Hayward in Alameda County, this unincorporated community rests at an approximate elevation of 600 feet.

Population0
Coordinates37.6785400, -122.0458000
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Ana (-117.86783, 33.74557)
End: Fairview (-122.0458, 37.67854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 626 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.73 gal
51.97 L · about $85.96
Round trip
$171.93
27.46 gal · 103.94 L
Estimated CO2
122 kg one way
Round trip: 244 kg / 538 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $85.96 $171.93
Mid-grade $6.50 $89.23 $178.46
Premium $6.69 $91.84 $183.68
Diesel $8.41 $115.51 $231.02

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Ana and Fairview. The current time is 16:31:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.