How far is Santa Ana, CA from Mead Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Mead Valley, CA is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Mead Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Mead Valley.
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Start on West 1st Street
79 m · 11 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
977 ft · 23 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on Irvine Boulevard
124 m · 13 sec · Irvine Boulevard
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Turn left onto CA 55 North
1420 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
21.3 mi · 25 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward La Sierra Avenue
1828 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto La Sierra Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · La Sierra Avenue
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Turn left onto El Sobrante Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · El Sobrante Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cajalco Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Cajalco Road
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Turn right onto Brown Street
1319 ft · 1 min · Brown Street
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Turn left onto Oakwood Street
20 m · 3 sec · Oakwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Mead Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Riverside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
21.3 mi · 00h 25m
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 Mead Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Mead Valley?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Corona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Santa Ana and 22.2 miles from Mead Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.83 one way or $19.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Mead Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Corona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corona.
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Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Mead Valley. Straight-line distance: 33.38 mi (53.72 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 Mead Valley
Situated in Riverside County at an elevation of 1657 feet, this unincorporated community lies within Southern California's Inland Empire region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8333500, -117.2961500 |
| Altitude | 505 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mead Valley (-117.29615, 33.83335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $10.20 | $20.41 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $13.21 | $26.42 |
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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