How far is Santa Ana, CA from Las Flores, CA?

The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Las Flores, CA is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.52 mi
01h 13m
Flight
48.44 mi
77.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.44 mi
Kilometers
77.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.52 mi
Kilometers
89.35 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Las Flores
Thu, Jun 11, 4:24 AM PDT
Return by in Santa Ana
Thu, Jun 11, 5:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Ana
2026-06-11T03:10
Arrive Las Flores
Thu, Jun 11, 4:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santa Ana
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
East Los Angeles
CA

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States

From Santa Ana
27.7 mi
00h 36m
To Las Flores
27.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
Las Flores Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Thursday
Using Santa Maria as the closest live forecast in the Los Angeles County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Las Flores.

  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

    1201 ft · 16 sec · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Santa Monica

    1857 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Pomona Freeway

    1.4 km · 56 sec · Pomona Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Santa Monica Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Santa Monica Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Monica Freeway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Santa Monica Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pacific Coast Highway

    9 mi · 17 min · Pacific Coast Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Las Flores Canyon Road

    27 m · 3 sec · Las Flores Canyon Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Las Flores Canyon Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Ana Freeway
26.9 mi · 48%
Santa Monica Freeway
16.2 mi · 29%
Pacific Coast Highway
8.96 mi · 16%
North Broadway
1.47 mi · 3%
Pomona Freeway
0.87 mi · 2%
I 10 West
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Santa Ana Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

18 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Los Angeles
00h 36m from Santa Ana
Leave By
4:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Sunny near Las Flores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Las Flores?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

East Los Angeles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Santa Ana and 27.8 miles from Las Flores.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Las Flores.

Stop Ideas Near East Los Angeles

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 East Los Angeles and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 3.3 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.5 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Los Angeles.

RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

7 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

Pasadena, California

14 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

14 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
BUS

Westchester, CA

21 mi away
6860 Park Terrace Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Las Flores. Straight-line distance: 48.44 mi (77.96 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
Las Flores

#2 Las Flores

Census-designated place in Orange County, California

Population6,037
Coordinates34.0372300, -118.6359200
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Ana (-117.86783, 33.74557)
End: Las Flores (-118.63592, 34.03723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.42 L · about $11.31
Round trip
$22.61
3.92 gal · 14.84 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.31 $22.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.89 $23.78
Premium $6.24 $12.24 $24.47
Diesel $7.57 $14.83 $29.66

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Ana and Las Flores. The current time is 03:10:43.

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.