How far is Santa Ana, CA from Westlake Village, CA?

The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Westlake Village, CA is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.38 mi
01h 25m
Flight
60.45 mi
97.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.45 mi
Kilometers
97.29 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.38 mi
Kilometers
114.87 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westlake Village
Sun, Apr 19, 11:01 AM PDT
Return by in Santa Ana
Sun, Apr 19, 12:26 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Ana
2026-04-19T09:36
Arrive Westlake Village
Sun, Apr 19, 11:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santa Ana
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glendale
CA

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Santa Ana
35.7 mi
00h 42m
To Westlake Village
35.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Westlake Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Westlake Village.

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    576 ft · 16 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Santa Clara Avenue

    615 ft · 14 sec · West Santa Clara Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on I 5 North: Los Angeles

    1787 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura

    1842 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway

    2950 ft · 38 sec · Ventura Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Ventura Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Ventura Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lindero Canyon Road

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lindero Canyon Road

    1661 ft · 44 sec · Lindero Canyon Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Agoura Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Agoura Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Agoura Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Westlake Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ventura Freeway
30.7 mi · 43%
Santa Ana Freeway
26.9 mi · 38%
Golden State Freeway
10.7 mi · 15%
North Broadway
1.47 mi · 2%
Lindero Canyon Road
0.66 mi · 1%
CA 134 West
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Ventura Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

27.5 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
00h 42m from Santa Ana
Leave By
3:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Westlake Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Westlake Village?

The road trip is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Santa Ana and 35.7 miles from Westlake Village.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.54 one way or $29.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Westlake Village.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Glendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 10.1 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot

Beverly Hills , CA
9351 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.5 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale.

RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

2 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

10 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

La Crescenta, California

10 mi away
Honolulu & Lowell Avenue
BUS

Pasadena, California

11 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Westlake Village. Straight-line distance: 60.45 mi (97.29 km).

Santa Ana

#1 Santa Ana

The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.

Population331,301
Coordinates33.7455700, -117.8678300
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Westlake Village

#2 Westlake Village

Community in California, USA

Population8,031
Coordinates34.1458400, -118.8056500
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Ana (-117.86783, 33.74557)
End: Westlake Village (-118.80565, 34.14584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.53 L · about $14.54
Round trip
$29.08
5.04 gal · 19.06 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $14.54 $29.08
Mid-grade $6.07 $15.29 $30.57
Premium $6.24 $15.73 $31.46
Diesel $7.57 $19.07 $38.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Ana and Westlake Village. The current time is 09:36:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.