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Trip from Santa Ana, CA to Artesia, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

18.3 mi

29 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat and city of Orange County, California, United States

Santa Ana, CA

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city in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Artesia, CA

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick connection between Santa Ana and Artesia, this 18.3-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Pacific Coast region. The drive typically takes about 24 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You should budget approximately $4 for fuel to cover the distance, which is quite manageable for a short transit. Since the entire route takes place within California, you will remain within the same regional environment throughout your travels. This is a straightforward, practical commute rather than a leisurely getaway, so plan for a direct transit rather than an overnight stay. Ultimately, the simplicity of this trip makes it a reliable choice for getting between these two points without any unnecessary complexity.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Santa Ana Freeway 8.5 mi 9m
Artesia Freeway 6.1 mi 7m
North Broadway 1.5 mi 2m
Pioneer Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
West Santa Clara Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
West 1st Street 0.1 mi <1m
Magnolia Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
183rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Santa Ana Freeway — 8.5 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana, CA and Artesia, CA.

1

Start on West 1st Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West 1st Street
2

Turn right onto North Broadway

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto West Santa Clara Avenue

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West Santa Clara Avenue
4

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 26 sec · this road
Toward I 5 North: Los Angeles Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 5

8.5 mi · 9 min · Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 114 Toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn left onto Magnolia Avenue

432 ft · 14 sec · Magnolia Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward CA 91 West Use the left lane.
9

Merge onto CA 91

6.1 mi · 7 min · Artesia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 18 Toward Artesia, Pioneer Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto Pioneer Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pioneer Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto 183rd Street

282 ft · 9 sec · 183rd Street
Use the right lane.
13

Turn right

37 ft · 2 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Broadway

Turn right onto North Broadway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
10.5 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 114 Toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue
6
10.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | Magnolia Avenue

Turn left onto Magnolia Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
10.9 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp toward CA 91 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward CA 91 West
8
17.1 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward Artesia, Pioneer Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 18 Toward Artesia, Pioneer Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.21 one way

$8.41 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $4.33 $8.67
premium $6.18 $4.45 $8.90
diesel $5.61 $4.04 $8.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.60 $0.73
EV Truck/SUV 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Santa Ana, CA

Late night in Santa Ana on Tuesday

Local time

3:43 AM

PDT

Current temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 5 to 15 mph 72% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 8:16AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 6:49AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Artesia, CA

Late night in Artesia on Tuesday

Local time

3:43 AM

PDT

Current temp

66°F

Light Rain

SW 5 to 10 mph 100% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 8:16AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 6:49AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

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

24m 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 you navigate this 18.3-mile route. Approximately 79% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major arteries, specifically the Santa Ana Freeway and the Artesia Freeway. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.5 miles on the Santa Ana Freeway, which defines the core of the drive's personality. While the transition onto North Broadway brings a shift toward local roads, the overall character remains fast-paced and efficient. You will find that the road maintains a consistent, functional rhythm that favors speed over scenic variety, keeping you moving steadily toward your destination.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Santa Ana Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Santa Ana Freeway and Artesia Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Broadway.

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 12 decision points packed into just 18.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (Magnolia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

170 ft 60 ft

Total Climb

68 ft

Total Descent

111 ft

Highest Point

170 ft

~5.2 mi in

Elevation Range

111 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Santa Ana, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1869

Santa Ana is a city in Orange County, Southern California and is the county seat of that county.

Top landmarks

  • • Yost Theater — historic movie theater and hotel building in Santa Ana, California, later used b...
  • • Santa Ana Fire Station Headquarters No. 1 — fire station in Santa Ana, United States of America
  • • Rankin's — historic building in Santa Ana, California, United States

Arriving in Artesia, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1875

Artesia is a small town about 15 miles southeast of Los Angeles, also known as "Little India" as it's home to the second largest ethnic Indian population in the country, just behind New York City. There's a similar (lack of) atmosphere to neighboring Norwalk and Cerritos, but it's a great place to pick up an embroidered sari, woof down a tasty masala dosa, and catch a recent Bollywood flick on the large screen.

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 24m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Santa Ana Freeway. 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 Artesia, 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 0.1 miles (North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (Magnolia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Artesia, 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.

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