How far is Anaheim, CA from Santa Paula, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Santa Paula, CA is about 90.7 miles (146 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, USA
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 Santa Paula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Santa Paula.
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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
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road
1515 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Turn straight onto Henry Mayo Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · Henry Mayo Drive
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Continue on East Telegraph Road
12.7 mi · 16 min · East Telegraph Road
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Continue on Ventura Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ventura Street
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Continue on West Telegraph Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Telegraph Road
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Continue on Santa Paula Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Santa Paula Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 150: Tenth Street
1046 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
1401 ft · 54 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
70 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Santa Paula.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 00h 30m
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 Santa Paula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Santa Paula?
The road trip is about 90.7 miles (146 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
San Fernando is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Anaheim and 45.4 miles from Santa Paula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Santa Paula.
Stop Ideas Near San Fernando
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Beverly Hilton
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Santa Clarita City Hall
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Fernando.
Van Nuys station
Burbank Airport–South station
Santa Clarita-Newhall, California
Chatsworth station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Santa Paula. Straight-line distance: 74.67 mi (120.17 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 Santa Paula
City in California
| Population | 30,242 |
| Coordinates | 34.3541700, -119.0592700 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Paula (-119.05927, 34.35417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.41 | $38.82 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $19.98 | $39.96 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $24.21 | $48.43 |
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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