How far is Canoga Park, CA from Ventura, CA?
The driving distance from Canoga Park, CA to Ventura, CA is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Ventura County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canoga Park and Ventura.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canoga Park and Ventura.
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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
38.9 mi · 45 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward California Street
1233 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto South California Street
61 m · 8 sec · South California Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South California Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canoga Park and Ventura.
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
Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
38.9 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Canoga Park and Sunny near Ventura.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canoga Park to Ventura?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Casa Conejo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Canoga Park and 22.8 miles from Ventura.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canoga Park and Sunny near Ventura.
Stop Ideas Near Casa Conejo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo
Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility - City of Thousand Oaks
Santa Paula City Hall
Homewood Suites by Hilton Agoura Hills
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casa Conejo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canoga Park and Ventura. Straight-line distance: 40.05 mi (64.46 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 Ventura
The most populous city in Ventura County, California.
| Population | 96,769 |
| Coordinates | 34.2783400, -119.2931700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ventura (-119.29317, 34.27834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $10.46 | $20.93 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
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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