How far is Canoga Park, CA from Thousand Oaks, CA?
The driving distance from Canoga Park, CA to Thousand Oaks, CA is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canoga Park and Thousand Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canoga Park and Thousand Oaks.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Sherman Way
2338 ft · 1 min · Sherman Way
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Turn left onto Topanga Canyon Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Topanga Canyon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Burbank Boulevard
116 m · 17 sec · Burbank Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 North
894 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hampshire Road
782 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hampshire Road, Civic Arts Plaza, Thousand Oaks Boulevard
95 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Hampshire Road
865 ft · 23 sec · Hampshire Road
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Turn left onto East Thousand Oaks Boulevard
720 ft · 25 sec · East Thousand Oaks Boulevard
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Turn right
19 m · 5 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 Canoga Park and Thousand Oaks.
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.
Ventura Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
14.1 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Canoga Park and Sunny near Thousand Oaks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canoga Park to Thousand Oaks?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Agoura is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Canoga Park and 8.7 miles from Thousand Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canoga Park and Sunny near Thousand Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Agoura
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel
City of Thousand Oaks
Reseda Neighborhood Council
Homewood Suites by Hilton Agoura Hills
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Agoura.
Simi Valley
Chatsworth station
Moorpark
Westwood-UCLA, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canoga Park and Thousand Oaks. Straight-line distance: 13.85 mi (22.29 km).
#1 Canoga Park
Situated in the western San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County at an elevation of roughly 797 feet, this neighborhood is bordered by the Santa Susana Mountains to the north.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2011200, -118.5981400 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thousand Oaks
The fifth most populous city in Ventura County, California.
| Population | 126,310 |
| Coordinates | 34.1705600, -118.8375900 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thousand Oaks (-118.83759, 34.17056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $6.26 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
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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