How far is Santa Ana, CA from Mira Monte, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Mira Monte, CA is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
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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 02h 18m.
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 third most populous city in Santa Barbara 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 Mira Monte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Mira Monte.
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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
10.7 mi · 13 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura
1842 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
2950 ft · 38 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.2 km · 53 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
54.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 33 North: Ojai
1636 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Ojai Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Ojai Freeway
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Turn straight onto North Ventura Avenue
5.6 mi · 11 min · North Ventura Avenue
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Turn left onto Tico Road
802 ft · 30 sec · Tico Road
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Turn left onto Cruzero Street
27 m · 4 sec · Cruzero Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cruzero Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Mira Monte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ventura Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
54.7 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Mira Monte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Mira Monte?
The road trip is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Santa Maria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Santa Ana and 57.2 miles from Mira Monte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94 miles (151.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.25 one way or $46.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Mira Monte.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Maria
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 Santa Maria.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Mira Monte. Straight-line distance: 94 mi (151.28 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 Mira Monte
Census-designated place in Ventura County, California
| Population | 6,854 |
| Coordinates | 34.4336100, -119.2851100 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mira Monte (-119.28511, 34.43361)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $24.45 | $48.89 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $25.16 | $50.32 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $30.50 | $60.99 |
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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