How far is Santa Ana, CA from Trabuco Canyon, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Trabuco Canyon, CA is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Trabuco Canyon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Trabuco Canyon.
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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
3.1 mi · 6 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto Newport Avenue
1346 ft · 34 sec · Newport Avenue
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Turn right onto Irvine Boulevard
5.7 mi · 9 min · Irvine Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 133 Toll North
1308 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastern Transportation Corridor
1.2 km · 53 sec · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 241 South: Santa Margarita
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor
8.1 mi · 9 min · Foothill Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward Auto Center Drive, Santa Margarita Parkway
2100 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Santa Margarita Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Santa Margarita Parkway
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Turn left onto Plano Trabuco Drive
3106 ft · 2 min · Plano Trabuco Drive
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Continue on Trabuco Canyon Road
1 mi · 2 min · Trabuco Canyon Road
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Turn right onto Trabuco Oaks Drive
1055 ft · 36 sec · Trabuco Oaks Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trabuco Oaks Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Trabuco Canyon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Foothill Transportation Corridor
Merge slight left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor
8.14 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Trabuco Canyon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Trabuco Canyon?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Foothill Ranch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Santa Ana and 11.6 miles from Trabuco Canyon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Trabuco Canyon.
Stop Ideas Near Foothill Ranch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Lake Forest
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Foothill Ranch.
Irvine Transportation Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
San Juan Capistrano
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Trabuco Canyon. Straight-line distance: 16.95 mi (27.28 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 Trabuco Canyon
Unincorporated community in California
| Population | 3,000 |
| Coordinates | 33.6625200, -117.5903300 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trabuco Canyon (-117.59033, 33.66252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
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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