How far is Santa Ana, CA from Riverbank, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Riverbank, CA is about 350.8 miles (564.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 324.9 miles (522.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 33m 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 06h 46m.
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.
A city in Kern County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Riverbank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Riverbank.
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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 left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
54.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Road
1950 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Mitchell Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · Mitchell Road
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Continue on El Vista Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · El Vista Avenue
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Continue on Oakdale Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Oakdale Road
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Turn right onto East Briggsmore Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Briggsmore Avenue
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Turn left onto Roselle Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Roselle Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roselle Avenue
43 m · 3 sec · Roselle Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Roselle Avenue
1160 ft · 23 sec · Roselle Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roselle Avenue
34 m · 2 sec · Roselle Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Roselle Avenue
2607 ft · 52 sec · Roselle Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roselle Avenue
40 m · 3 sec · Roselle Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Roselle Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Roselle Avenue
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Turn right onto Patterson Road
1370 ft · 31 sec · Patterson Road
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1209 ft · 55 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Santa Fe Street
20 m · 3 sec · Santa Fe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Santa Fe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Riverbank.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Golden State Highway
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111 mi · 02h 00m
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 Sunny near Riverbank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Riverbank?
The road trip is about 350.8 miles (564.6 km) and usually takes 06h 46m 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?
Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.5 miles from Santa Ana and 175.3 miles from Riverbank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 324.9 miles (522.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 $71.42 one way or $142.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Riverbank.
Stop Ideas Near Delano
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 Delano.
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Corcoran station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Riverbank. Straight-line distance: 324.93 mi (522.93 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 Riverbank
City in Stanislaus County, California, United States
| Population | 24,710 |
| Coordinates | 37.7360400, -120.9354900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverbank (-120.93549, 37.73604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 565 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $71.42 | $142.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $75.10 | $150.19 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $77.29 | $154.58 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $93.68 | $187.36 |
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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