How far is Santa Ana, CA from Inglewood, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Inglewood, CA is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Los Angeles 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 Inglewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Inglewood.
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Start on West 1st Street
576 ft · 16 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West Santa Clara Avenue
615 ft · 14 sec · West Santa Clara Avenue
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Continue on I 5 North: Los Angeles
1787 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Norwalk Boulevard, Imperial Highway
1208 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Adoree Street
2602 ft · 54 sec · Adoree Street
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Turn left onto Imperial Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Imperial Highway
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Turn left onto Hoxie Avenue
926 ft · 20 sec · Hoxie Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 105 West
930 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Century Freeway
1699 ft · 22 sec · Century Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway
13.6 mi · 16 min · Century Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hawthorne Boulevard, Prairie Avenue
894 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hawthorne Boulevard
3265 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Hawthorne Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Hawthorne Boulevard
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Continue on South La Brea Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · South La Brea Avenue
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Continue on South La Brea Avenue
1917 ft · 42 sec · South La Brea Avenue
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Turn right onto East Manchester Boulevard
19 m · 1 sec · East Manchester Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Manchester Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Inglewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Century Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
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 Inglewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Inglewood?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Santa Ana and 18.2 miles from Inglewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Inglewood.
Stop Ideas Near Norwalk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
Anaheim City Clerk
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norwalk.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Long Beach, California
Torrance, CA
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Inglewood. Straight-line distance: 31.6 mi (50.85 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 Inglewood
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 107,203 |
| Coordinates | 33.9616800, -118.3531300 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inglewood (-118.35313, 33.96168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
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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