How far is Camarillo, CA from Santa Paula, CA?

The driving distance from Camarillo, CA to Santa Paula, CA is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.36 mi
00h 25m
Flight
9.6 mi
15.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.6 mi
Kilometers
15.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.36 mi
Kilometers
29.55 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Santa Paula
Wed, May 13, 9:32 AM PDT
Return by in Camarillo
Wed, May 13, 9:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camarillo
2026-05-13T09:06
Arrive Santa Paula
Wed, May 13, 9:32 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Camarillo
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
El Rio
CA

Census-designated place in Ventura County, California

From Camarillo
9.2 mi
00h 12m
To Santa Paula
9.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Camarillo and Santa Paula.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camarillo and Santa Paula.

  1. 1

    Start on East Ventura Boulevard

    141 m · 20 sec · East Ventura Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Arneill Road

    142 m · 13 sec · Arneill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Daily Drive

    683 ft · 14 sec · East Daily Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 North

    1746 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Ventura Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue

    951 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue, Ventura Youth Correctional Facility

    67 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Central Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Rose Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Rose Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Los Angeles Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Los Angeles Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Wells Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Wells Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 126 East: Santa Clarita, Santa Paula

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Santa Paula Freeway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Santa Paula Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 150: 10th Street, Santa Paula

    988 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 10th Street

    1638 ft · 1 min · South 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    70 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camarillo and Santa Paula.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Paula Freeway
6.58 mi · 36%
Ventura Freeway
3.33 mi · 18%
Central Avenue
3.26 mi · 18%
North Rose Avenue
1.52 mi · 8%
West Los Angeles Avenue
1.44 mi · 8%
South Wells Road
0.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Santa Paula Freeway

Merge slight left onto Santa Paula Freeway

6.58 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Rio
00h 12m from Camarillo
Leave By
7:38 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Camarillo 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 Camarillo to Santa Paula?

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

El Rio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Camarillo and 9.2 miles from Santa Paula.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Camarillo and Mostly Sunny near Santa Paula.

Stop Ideas Near El Rio

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around El Rio and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo
Stay option 5 mi away

Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo

Camarillo , CA
50 W Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010, United States
Rating 4.4/5 625 reviews Hotel
Ventura City Hall (formerly the Ventura County Courthouse - California Historical Landmark #847)
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Ventura City Hall (formerly the Ventura County Courthouse - California Historical Landmark #847)

Ventura , CA
501 Poli St, Ventura, CA 93001, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews Historical landmark
San Buenaventura City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

San Buenaventura City Hall

Ventura , CA
501 Poli St, Ventura, CA 93001, United States
Rating 4.4/5 12 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Santa Paula City Hall
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Santa Paula City Hall

Santa Paula , CA
970 E Ventura St, Santa Paula, CA 93060, United States
Rating 4.5/5 10 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Rio.

RAIL

Oxnard Transportation Center

4 mi away
201 East Fourth Street
RAIL

Camarillo station

12 mi away
30 Lewis Road
RAIL

Ventura

13 mi away
Harbor Blvd and Figueroa Street
BUS

Santa Paula, California

15 mi away
245 South Palm Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camarillo and Santa Paula. Straight-line distance: 9.6 mi (15.45 km).

Camarillo

#1 Camarillo

The most populous city in Ventura County, California.

Population69,521
Coordinates34.2163900, -119.0376000
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Santa Paula

#2 Santa Paula

City in California

Population30,242
Coordinates34.3541700, -119.0592700
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Camarillo (-119.0376, 34.21639)
End: Santa Paula (-119.05927, 34.35417)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.50
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.75 $7.50
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.94 $7.89
Premium $6.24 $4.06 $8.12
Diesel $7.57 $4.92 $9.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Camarillo and Santa Paula. The current time is 09:06:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.