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

The driving distance from Santa Paula, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.68 mi
01h 41m
Flight
74.67 mi
120.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.67 mi
Kilometers
120.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.68 mi
Kilometers
145.94 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Wed, May 13, 10:08 AM PDT
Return by in Santa Paula
Wed, May 13, 11:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Paula
2026-05-13T08:26
Arrive Anaheim
Wed, May 13, 10:08 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santa Paula
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
San Fernando
CA

City in California, USA

From Santa Paula
45.1 mi
00h 50m
To Anaheim
45.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2884 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    34 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Telegraph Road

    2807 ft · 1 min · East Telegraph Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Hallock Drive

    540 ft · 22 sec · South Hallock Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Telegraph Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · East Telegraph Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ventura Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Ventura Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Telegraph Road

    12.7 mi · 16 min · West Telegraph Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Henry Mayo Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Henry Mayo Drive

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Los Angeles

    815 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    2839 ft · 1 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    20.7 mi · 24 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    2410 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
25 mi · 28%
Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi · 23%
Golden State Freeway
14.6 mi · 16%
West Telegraph Road
12.7 mi · 14%
East Telegraph Road
6.88 mi · 8%
Henry Mayo Drive
4.32 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Keep slight left

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
74.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Fernando
00h 50m from Santa Paula
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Paula and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Paula to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

San Fernando is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Santa Paula and 45.5 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Paula and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near San Fernando

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 San Fernando and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Beverly Hilton
Stay option 13.1 mi away

The Beverly Hilton

Beverly Hills , CA
9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 4.4/5 2,769 reviews Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot

Beverly Hills , CA
9351 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
City of Santa Clarita City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

City of Santa Clarita City Hall

Valencia , CA
23920 Valencia Blvd #120, Valencia, CA 91355
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center

Newhall , CA
22421 Market St, Newhall, CA 91321, United States
Rating 4.6/5 81 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Fernando.

RAIL

Van Nuys station

8 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.
RAIL

Burbank Airport–South station

12 mi away
3750 Empire Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

13 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

15 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Paula and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 74.67 mi (120.17 km).

Santa Paula

#1 Santa Paula

City in California

Population30,242
Coordinates34.3541700, -119.0592700
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Anaheim

#2 Anaheim

The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.

Population353,676
Coordinates33.8352900, -117.9145000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-119.059272, 34.354175)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.11 L · about $18.46
Round trip
$36.92
6.4 gal · 24.22 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $18.46 $36.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $19.41 $38.82
Premium $6.24 $19.98 $39.96
Diesel $7.57 $24.21 $48.43

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 Santa Paula and Anaheim. The current time is 08:26:38.

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.