How far is Santa Paula, CA from Thousand Oaks, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Paula, CA to Thousand Oaks, CA is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Ventura County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Paula and Thousand Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Paula and Thousand Oaks.
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Start on East Main Street
70 m · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
1401 ft · 52 sec · South 10th Street
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Take the ramp right toward CA 126 West: Ventura
914 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Paula Freeway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Santa Paula Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 118: Wells Road, Satticoy
795 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 118 East: Saticoy
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 118 East: Saticoy, Wells Road South
805 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on South Wells Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Wells Road
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Continue on Los Angeles Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Los Angeles Avenue
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Turn right onto North Rose Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Rose Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
1127 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
15.6 mi · 18 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hampshire Road
1408 ft · 36 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Hampshire Road
1465 ft · 46 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 Santa Paula 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
15.6 mi · 00h 18m
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 Santa Paula 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 Santa Paula to Thousand Oaks?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Camarillo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Santa Paula and 15.5 miles from Thousand Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Paula and Sunny near Thousand Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Camarillo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo
Ventura City Hall (formerly the Ventura County Courthouse - California Historical Landmark #847)
San Buenaventura City Hall
Santa Paula City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camarillo.
Camarillo station
Oxnard Transportation Center
Santa Paula, California
Moorpark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Paula and Thousand Oaks. Straight-line distance: 17.92 mi (28.84 km).
#1 Santa Paula
City in California
| Population | 30,242 |
| Coordinates | 34.3541700, -119.0592700 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| 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: East Thousand Oaks Boulevard (-118.837733, 34.170431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.67 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
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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