Santa Cruz to Yucaipa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

346.3 miles 557.3 km · straight line
415.6 miles estimated 668.8 km · driving distance
8h 22min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
124° SE bearing direction

How far is Santa Cruz from Yucaipa?

The distance from Santa Cruz to Yucaipa is 346.3 miles (557.3 km) as the crow flies. Yucaipa is located SE of Santa Cruz. By car, the driving distance is approximately 415.6 miles, taking about 8h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Santa Cruz and Yucaipa. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Santa Cruz to Yucaipa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 22min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 2min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 57min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Santa Cruz & Yucaipa

Quick Facts

Santa Cruz
36.97°N, 122.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Yucaipa
34.03°N, 117.04°W
America/Los_Angeles
798m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients