How far is Irvine, CA from Thousand Oaks, CA?
The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Thousand Oaks, CA is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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 01h 39m.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and Thousand Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Thousand Oaks.
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Start on San Diego Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward University Drive, Jeffrey Road
1456 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Jeffrey Road
951 ft · 22 sec · Jeffrey Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 North: Los Angeles
1228 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
6.5 mi · 7 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
9.7 mi · 11 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
42.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North, US 101 South: Ventura, Los Angeles
3062 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: Ventura
3235 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
22.1 mi · 26 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 Irvine and Thousand Oaks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Diego Freeway
Keep slight left
42.5 mi · 00h 49m
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 Irvine 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 Irvine to Thousand Oaks?
The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Del Aire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Irvine and 42.3 miles from Thousand Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.25 one way or $34.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irvine and Sunny near Thousand Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Del Aire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Los Angeles
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Del Aire.
El Segundo, CA
Westchester, CA
Torrance, CA
Westwood-UCLA, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Thousand Oaks. Straight-line distance: 67.69 mi (108.94 km).
#1 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $17.25 | $34.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $18.14 | $36.27 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $18.67 | $37.33 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
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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