How far is Santa Ana, CA from Mount Shasta, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Mount Shasta, CA is about 635.1 miles (1022.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 576.4 miles (927.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Stanislaus County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Mount Shasta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Mount Shasta.
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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 right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
53.8 mi · 1 hr · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway
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Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
92 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Mount Shasta
1158 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto West Lake Street
1756 ft · 41 sec · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
100 m · 15 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
625 ft · 27 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Mount Shasta.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Shasta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Mount Shasta?
The road trip is about 635.1 miles (1022.1 km) and usually takes 11h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 317.8 miles from Santa Ana and 317.3 miles from Mount Shasta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 576.4 miles (927.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $129.28 one way or $258.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 199.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Shasta.
Stop Ideas Near Newman
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 Newman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Mount Shasta. Straight-line distance: 576.4 mi (927.63 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 Mount Shasta
City in California, US
| Population | 3,233 |
| Coordinates | 41.3102400, -122.3122500 |
| Altitude | 1099 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Shasta (-122.31225, 41.31024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1022 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 55m |
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 | $129.28 | $258.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $135.94 | $271.88 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $139.91 | $279.81 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $169.58 | $339.15 |
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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