How far is Santa Ana, CA from Monrovia, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Monrovia, CA is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Monrovia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Monrovia.
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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
8.6 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 South, I 605 North: San Gabriel River Freeway
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 605 North
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
15.6 mi · 18 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 210 West: Pasadena, Foothill Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Myrtle Avenue
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on East Central Avenue
124 m · 14 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South Myrtle Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lime Avenue
617 ft · 27 sec · East Lime Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lime Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Monrovia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Gabriel River Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
15.6 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Santa Ana and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Monrovia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Monrovia?
The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 Fe Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Santa Ana and 19.7 miles from Monrovia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.02 one way or $16.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Santa Ana and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Monrovia.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Fe Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Fe Springs.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
Long Beach, California
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Monrovia. Straight-line distance: 28.81 mi (46.36 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 Monrovia
City in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 37,771 |
| Coordinates | 34.1480600, -117.9989500 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monrovia (-117.99895, 34.14806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
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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