How far is Yucaipa, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
The driving distance from Yucaipa, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 63 miles (101.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yucaipa and Santa Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yucaipa and Santa Ana.
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Start on 2nd Street
20 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Yucaipa Boulevard
40 m · 3 sec · Yucaipa Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Yucaipa Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Yucaipa Boulevard
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Turn left onto Oak Glen Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Glen Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West
910 ft · 22 sec · I 10 West
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
12 mi · 14 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215: Riverside, San Bernardino, Barstow
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 215 South: Riverside
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1526 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street, Irvine Boulevard
1565 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Mabury Street
912 ft · 22 sec · Mabury Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yucaipa and Santa Ana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Main Street
Continue straight
16.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yucaipa and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yucaipa to Santa Ana?
The road trip is about 63 miles (101.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Home Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Yucaipa and 31.5 miles from Santa Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.81 one way or $25.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yucaipa and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.
Stop Ideas Near Home Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
City Hall
Fontana Mayor
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Home Gardens.
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
Ontario
Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yucaipa and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 51.32 mi (82.59 km).
#1 Yucaipa
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 54,833 |
| Coordinates | 34.0336300, -117.0430900 |
| Altitude | 798 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West 1st Street (-117.86783, 33.745553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.47 | $26.93 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
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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