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

The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Lennox, CA is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.73 mi
00h 44m
Flight
30.83 mi
49.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.83 mi
Kilometers
49.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.73 mi
Kilometers
55.9 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lennox
Wed, Jun 10, 2:49 PM PDT
Return by in Santa Ana
Wed, Jun 10, 3:33 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Ana
2026-06-10T14:04
Arrive Lennox
Wed, Jun 10, 2:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Norwalk
CA

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Santa Ana
17.3 mi
00h 22m
To Lennox
17.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
76°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Norwalk Boulevard, Imperial Highway

    1208 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Adoree Street

    2602 ft · 54 sec · Adoree Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Imperial Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Imperial Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hoxie Avenue

    926 ft · 20 sec · Hoxie Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 105 West

    930 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Century Freeway

    1699 ft · 22 sec · Century Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway

    13.6 mi · 16 min · Century Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Hawthorne Boulevard, Prairie Avenue

    894 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Hawthorne Boulevard

    3265 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hawthorne Boulevard

    1442 ft · 28 sec · Hawthorne Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hawthorne Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Ana Freeway
15.3 mi · 44%
Century Freeway
13.9 mi · 40%
North Broadway
1.47 mi · 4%
Imperial Highway
1.38 mi · 4%
Hawthorne Boulevard
1.06 mi · 3%
Adoree Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwalk
00h 22m from Santa Ana
Leave By
7:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Lennox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Santa Ana and 17.4 miles from Lennox.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Lennox.

Stop Ideas Near Norwalk

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 Norwalk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 7 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 9.3 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
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Anaheim City Clerk

Anaheim , CA
200 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office
City Hall Companion Restroom
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

City Hall Companion Restroom

Anaheim , CA
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Public bathroom

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

15 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
BUS

Long Beach, California

17 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

Torrance, CA

20 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

21 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Lennox. Straight-line distance: 30.83 mi (49.62 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
Lennox

#2 Lennox

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population22,753
Coordinates33.9380700, -118.3525800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Ana (-117.86783, 33.74557)
End: Lennox (-118.35258, 33.93807)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.19
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.10 $14.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.46 $14.92
Premium $6.24 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $7.57 $9.31 $18.61

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Ana and Lennox. The current time is 14:04:39.

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.