Origin
Jurupa Valley, CA
Morning in Jurupa Valley on Sunday
Local time
9:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jurupa Valley, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jurupa Valley, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Santa Ana, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Jurupa Valley to Santa Ana, you are looking at a quick 36.5-mile journey that typically takes about 48 minutes. This straightforward trip stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region of California, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will rely heavily on a combination of CA 91, the Corona Freeway, and the Costa Mesa Freeway to reach your destination. With a modest estimated fuel cost of only $8, it is a budget-friendly transit between these two cities. Because the entire route is a short, efficient drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 91 | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| Costa Mesa Freeway | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Corona Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Hamner Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Limonite Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| East 1st Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Etiwanda Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East 4th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 91
— 16.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jurupa Valley, CA and Santa Ana, CA.
1
Start on Jurupa Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Jurupa Road
2
Turn left onto Etiwanda Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Etiwanda Avenue
3
Turn right onto Limonite Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Limonite Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
4
Turn left onto Hamner Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamner Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto 6th Street
354 ft
·
14 sec
·
6th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 15 South: San Diego
7
Merge onto I 15
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Corona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
Toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on CA 91
17 mi
·
19 min
·
CA 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 55
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Costa Mesa Freeway
Exit 34
Toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 11B
Toward Fourth Street, Irvine Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Street
13
Turn left onto Mabury Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mabury Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1st Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Jurupa Valley, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 35.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
8
27.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CA 55 / Costa Mesa Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 55 / Costa Mesa Freeway toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach
8
34 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward Fourth Street, Irvine Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11B
Toward Fourth Street, Irvine Boulevard
6
35 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Mabury Street
Turn left onto Mabury Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
35.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
East 1st Street
Turn right onto East 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.39 one way
$16.78 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Santa Ana, CA
Morning in Santa Ana on Sunday
Local time
9:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 5 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 74% of this route consists of high-speed transit. The drive is primarily a functional interstate commute, characterized by efficient, fast-paced stretches rather than winding scenic roads. You will spend your longest uninterrupted time on the road during a 16.7-mile segment along CA 91. While the route is direct, the transition between the Corona Freeway and the Costa Mesa Freeway defines the character of the trip. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for a consistent highway environment that prioritizes speed and directness over leisure driving.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on CA 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 91 and Costa Mesa Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles (CA 55 / Costa Mesa Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
724 ft
113 ft
Total Climb
91 ft
Total Descent
702 ft
Highest Point
724 ft
Elevation Range
611 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Jurupa Valley, CA
Full guide →Founded 2011
Jurupa Valley, also known as Rubidoux, is a city in Riverside County in Southern California.
Top landmarks
- • Jensen Alvarado Ranch — human settlement in Jurupa Valley, California, United States of America
Arriving in Santa Ana, CA
Full guide →Santa Ana is a city in Orange County, Southern California and is the county seat of that county.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on CA 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Santa Ana, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles (CA 55 / Costa Mesa Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Santa Ana, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Santa Ana, CA
More trips to Santa Ana, CA
Explore more options from Jurupa Valley, CA or browse trips ending in Santa Ana, CA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse CA road trips.