How far is Palo Alto, CA from Santa Ana, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Palo Alto and Santa Ana is 350.51 miles (564.1 km).

Flight distance from Palo Alto, CA to Santa Ana, CA is 350.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 46 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 42 minutes to travel from Palo Alto to Santa Ana with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Palo Alto, California to Santa Ana, California is: 387.86 miles (624.2 km) by car.

Driving from Palo Alto to Santa Ana will take approximately 06 hours 16 minutes.

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#1 Palo Alto

The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Palo Alto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as Stanford University campus and the Computer History Museum.

Population 67008
GPS Coordinates 37°26'31"N 122°8'35"W
Latitude 37.4418800
Longitude -122.1430200
Altitude 9
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Palo Alto and Santa Ana

The distance between Palo Alto and Santa Ana is 624 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 56 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 Palo Alto and Santa Ana. The current time is 16:27:27.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 12 hours 55 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 09 hours 41 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 45 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 06 hours 27 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 50 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 51.81 liters (13.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palo Alto and Santa Ana.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palo Alto to Santa Ana is $73.29 (diesel $84.8).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $73.29 $76.53 $78.6 $84.8

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 November 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palo Alto 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.

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