How far is Santa Ana, CA from West Rancho Dominguez, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to West Rancho Dominguez, CA is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and West Rancho Dominguez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and West Rancho Dominguez.
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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
8.5 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue
1473 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Magnolia Avenue
132 m · 14 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CA 91 West
1028 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
13 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Gardena Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Gardena Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avalon Boulevard
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto East Artesia Boulevard
1004 ft · 25 sec · East Artesia Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Avalon Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Avalon Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Redondo Beach Boulevard
1857 ft · 44 sec · East Redondo Beach Boulevard
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Turn right
93 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and West Rancho Dominguez.
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.
Artesia Freeway
Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
13 mi · 00h 15m
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 West Rancho Dominguez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to West Rancho Dominguez?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
La Palma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Santa Ana and 14.9 miles from West Rancho Dominguez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near West Rancho Dominguez.
Stop Ideas Near La Palma
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
Anaheim City Clerk
The City of Orange
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Palma.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Long Beach, California
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and West Rancho Dominguez. Straight-line distance: 25.29 mi (40.7 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 West Rancho Dominguez
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 5,669 |
| Coordinates | 33.8939000, -118.2706300 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Rancho Dominguez (-118.27063, 33.8939)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.95 | $15.89 |
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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