How far is Anaheim, CA from Isla Vista, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Isla Vista, CA is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Ventura County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Isla Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Isla Vista.
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Start on the route
61 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
129 m · 22 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto I 5 North: Los Angeles
887 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura
1842 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
2950 ft · 38 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.2 km · 53 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
54.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight left
18.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on El Camino Real
22 mi · 25 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Los Caneros Road
1381 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto North Los Carneros Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Los Carneros Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto El Colegio Road
639 ft · 23 sec · El Colegio Road
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Turn right onto Camino Pescadero
1144 ft · 54 sec · Camino Pescadero
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Turn right onto Abrego Road
600 ft · 32 sec · Abrego Road
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Turn left
79 m · 21 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Isla Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ventura Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
54.7 mi · 01h 03m
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 Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Isla Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Isla Vista?
The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Thousand Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Anaheim and 67.4 miles from Isla Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 1:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.40 one way or $54.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Isla Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Thousand Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bella Capri Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo
City of Thousand Oaks
Westlake Village Planning
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thousand Oaks.
Moorpark
Simi Valley
Camarillo station
Chatsworth station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Isla Vista. Straight-line distance: 118.28 mi (190.35 km).
#1 Anaheim
The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.
| Population | 353,676 |
| Coordinates | 33.8352900, -117.9145000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Isla Vista
California
| Population | 23,096 |
| Coordinates | 34.4133300, -119.8609700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Isla Vista (-119.86097, 34.41333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $27.40 | $54.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $28.81 | $57.63 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $29.65 | $59.31 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $35.94 | $71.89 |
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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