How far is San Diego, CA from Casa Conejo, CA?

The driving distance from San Diego, CA to Casa Conejo, CA is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.3 mi
03h 20m
Flight
144.22 mi
232.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.22 mi
Kilometers
232.1 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.3 mi
Kilometers
272.47 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casa Conejo
Tue, Jun 2, 1:40 AM PDT
Return by in San Diego
Tue, Jun 2, 5:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Diego
2026-06-01T22:19
Arrive Casa Conejo
Tue, Jun 2, 1:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Diego
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Costa Mesa
CA

The most populous city in Orange County, California.

From San Diego
84.7 mi
01h 40m
To Casa Conejo
84.6 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Diego and Casa Conejo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Diego and Casa Conejo.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    8 m · 6 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    88 m · 12 sec · West Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    3072 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Los Angeles

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    13.5 mi · 16 min · San Diego Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway

    36.3 mi · 43 min · San Diego Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor

    14.1 mi · 16 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor

  9. 9

    Continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Corona Del Mar Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · San Diego Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    42.5 mi · 49 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North, US 101 South: Ventura, Los Angeles

    3062 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: Ventura

    3235 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway

    28.2 mi · 33 min · Ventura Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Wendy Drive

    1721 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Wendy Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Wendy Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Gerald Drive

    98 m · 11 sec · Gerald Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gerald Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Diego and Casa Conejo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Diego Freeway
120 mi · 71%
Ventura Freeway
28.2 mi · 17%
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
14.1 mi · 8%
Corona Del Mar Freeway
4.02 mi · 2%
US 101 North
1.19 mi · 1%
North Wendy Drive
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Costa Mesa
01h 40m from San Diego
Leave By
10:20 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving San Diego and Sunny near Casa Conejo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Casa Conejo?

The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Costa Mesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from San Diego and 84.6 miles from Casa Conejo.

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

The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.50 one way or $69.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Diego and Sunny near Casa Conejo.

Stop Ideas Near Costa Mesa

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 Costa Mesa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Stay option 10 mi away

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1600 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 9,122 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

Newport Beach Municipal Operations

Newport Beach , CA
592 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Government office,Park
City of Lake Forest
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

City of Lake Forest

Costa Mesa
Rating 4.8/5 12 reviews Government office,Service establishment
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Costa Mesa.

RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Irvine Transportation Center

15 mi away
15215 Barranca Parkway
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

18 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

25 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Diego and Casa Conejo. Straight-line distance: 144.22 mi (232.1 km).

San Diego

#1 San Diego

The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area.

Population1,422,420
Coordinates32.7157100, -117.1647200
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Casa Conejo

#2 Casa Conejo

Census-designated place in Ventura County, California

Population3,249
Coordinates34.1836200, -118.9434300
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: San Diego (-117.16472, 32.71571)
End: Casa Conejo (-118.94343, 34.18362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.62 L · about $34.50
Round trip
$69.00
11.96 gal · 45.24 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $34.50 $69.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $36.27 $72.55
Premium $6.24 $37.33 $74.67
Diesel $7.57 $45.25 $90.50

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between San Diego and Casa Conejo. The current time is 22:19:47.

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.