How far is Santa Ana, CA from La Verne, CA?

The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to La Verne, CA is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.13 mi
00h 38m
Flight
25.21 mi
40.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.21 mi
Kilometers
40.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.13 mi
Kilometers
45.27 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Verne
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM PDT
Return by in Santa Ana
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Ana
2026-04-19T08:21
Arrive La Verne
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Santa Ana
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brea
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From Santa Ana
14.1 mi
00h 19m
To La Verne
14 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and La Verne.

  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

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 North: Pomona

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 North

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ontario Airport

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, San Bernardino

    2484 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · San Bernardino Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairplex Drive

    1023 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fairplex Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairplex Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Fairplex Drive

    1206 ft · 35 sec · Fairplex Drive

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    815 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Fairplex Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fairplex Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on E Street

    1442 ft · 1 min · E Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bonita Avenue

    21 m · 1 sec · Bonita Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bonita Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 57 North
15 mi · 53%
Orange Freeway
4.79 mi · 17%
Fairplex Drive
2.61 mi · 9%
North Broadway
1.47 mi · 5%
Pomona Freeway
1.18 mi · 4%
Santa Ana Freeway
0.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CA 57 North

Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 North: Pomona

11.9 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brea
00h 19m from Santa Ana
Leave By
7:12 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Sunny near La Verne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to La Verne?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Santa Ana and 14 miles from La Verne.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near La Verne.

Stop Ideas Near Brea

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brea and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 11.5 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

6 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

13 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Pomona station

21 mi away
100 West Commercial Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and La Verne. Straight-line distance: 25.21 mi (40.57 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
La Verne

#2 La Verne

City in California

Population32,160
Coordinates34.1008400, -117.7678400
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Ana (-117.86783, 33.74557)
End: La Verne (-117.76784, 34.10084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $5.71
Round trip
$11.42
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.71 $11.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.01 $12.01
Premium $6.24 $6.18 $12.36
Diesel $7.57 $7.49 $14.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Ana and La Verne. The current time is 08:21:22.

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.