How far is Santa Ana, CA from Woodlake, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Woodlake, CA is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197 miles (317.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Woodlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Woodlake.
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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
3.2 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 65: Porterville, Sequoia National Park
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Porterville Highway
55.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Porterville Highway
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Turn right onto North Spruce Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · North Spruce Avenue
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Continue on South Spruce Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Spruce Road
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Continue on Road 204
2.3 mi · 3 min · Road 204
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Turn right onto Avenue 314
1.6 km · 1 min · Avenue 314
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Continue on Road 212
2.7 mi · 4 min · Road 212
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Continue on South Valencia Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Valencia Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Naranjo Boulevard
5 m · 1 sec · East Naranjo Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Naranjo Boulevard
5 m · 1 sec · East Naranjo Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Naranjo Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Woodlake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Porterville Highway
Continue on Porterville Highway
55.1 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Sunny near Woodlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Woodlake?
The road trip is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km) and usually takes 04h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Santa Ana and 108.8 miles from Woodlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197 miles (317.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.36 one way or $88.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Woodlake.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
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 Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Woodlake. Straight-line distance: 197.04 mi (317.1 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 Woodlake
City in Tulare County, California, United States
| Population | 7,654 |
| Coordinates | 36.4135600, -119.0987200 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodlake (-119.09872, 36.41356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $44.36 | $88.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $46.65 | $93.30 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $48.01 | $96.02 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $58.19 | $116.38 |
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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