How far is Walnut Creek, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Walnut Creek and Santa Ana is 371.29 miles (597.54 km).
Flight distance from Walnut Creek, CA to Santa Ana, CA is 371.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 47 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 43 minutes to travel from Walnut Creek to Santa Ana with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Walnut Creek, California to Santa Ana, California is: 396.24 miles (637.69 km) by car.
Driving from Walnut Creek to Santa Ana will take approximately 06 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Walnut Creek
The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Walnut Creek is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Walnut Creek Historical Society and the Walnut Creek Civic Center.
| Population | 69936 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°54'23"N 122°3'54"W |
| Latitude | 37.9063100 |
| Longitude | -122.0649600 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Santa Ana is known for its Hispanic culture, its history as a citrus-growing region, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Ana Zoo and the Bowers Museum.
| Population | 331301 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°44'44"N 117°52'4"W |
| Latitude | 33.7455700 |
| Longitude | -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Santa Ana: West 1st Street (-117.86783,33.745553)
Estimated Travel Time Between Walnut Creek and Santa Ana
The distance between Walnut Creek and Santa Ana is 638 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Walnut Creek and Santa Ana. The current time is 02:20:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 12 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 52.93 liters (13.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Walnut Creek and Santa Ana.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Walnut Creek to Santa Ana is $74.87 (diesel $86.63).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $74.87 | $78.19 | $80.3 | $86.63 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Walnut Creek and Santa Ana (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
