How far is Santa Ana, CA from Oasis, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Oasis, CA is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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 02h 36m.
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.
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Oasis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Oasis.
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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
30.9 mi · 36 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1689 ft · 22 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
2346 ft · 31 sec · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
1 km · 42 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
32.5 mi · 35 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 86 South: CA 86 South, Brawley, El Centro
19.8 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto 81st Avenue
1719 ft · 37 sec · 81st Avenue
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Continue on Harrison Street
1270 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Oasis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
32.5 mi · 00h 35m
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 Oasis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Oasis?
The road trip is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Beaumont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Santa Ana and 67.5 miles from Oasis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 1:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.80 one way or $59.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Oasis.
Stop Ideas Near Beaumont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Khyra Beaucrest Ranch
Highland Springs Ranch & Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites Banning-Beaumont
Country Hills RV Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beaumont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Oasis. Straight-line distance: 103.61 mi (166.75 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 Oasis
Situated in the arid eastern Coachella Valley of Riverside County near the Salton Sea, this community lies significantly below sea level at an elevation of -144 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4658600, -116.0988900 |
| Altitude | -44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oasis (-116.09889, 33.46586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $29.80 | $59.60 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $30.94 | $61.87 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $31.84 | $63.68 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $40.05 | $80.09 |
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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