How far is Santa Ana, CA from Madera Acres, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Madera Acres, CA is about 276.4 miles (444.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.9 miles (415 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 05h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Monterey County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Madera Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Madera Acres.
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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
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 145: Madera Avenue, Yosemite
1335 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 145: Madera Avenue, Yosemite
75 m · 6 sec
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Continue on South Madera Avenue
1025 ft · 18 sec · South Madera Avenue
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Continue on South Gateway Drive
2051 ft · 43 sec · South Gateway Drive
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Turn right onto East Yosemite Avenue
2385 ft · 52 sec · East Yosemite Avenue
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · North Lake Street
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Continue on Road 27
1.6 mi · 4 min · Road 27
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Turn left onto Fonda Avenue
3085 ft · 2 min · Fonda Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farallon Road
59 m · 9 sec · Farallon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farallon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Madera Acres.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
111 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Sunny near Madera Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Madera Acres?
The road trip is about 276.4 miles (444.8 km) and usually takes 05h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from Santa Ana and 138.1 miles from Madera Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.9 miles (415 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.25 one way or $112.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Madera Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Madera Acres. Straight-line distance: 257.86 mi (414.98 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 Madera Acres
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
| Population | 9,163 |
| Coordinates | 37.0191100, -120.0668300 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madera Acres (-120.06683, 37.01911)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $5.77 | $56.25 | $112.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $59.14 | $118.29 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $60.87 | $121.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $73.78 | $147.56 |
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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