How far is Simi Valley, CA from Canoga Park, CA?

The driving distance from Simi Valley, CA to Canoga Park, CA is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.27 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.49 mi
18.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.49 mi
Kilometers
18.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.27 mi
Kilometers
27.79 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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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 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canoga Park
Thu, Oct 15, 12:44 PM PDT
Return by in Simi Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 1:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Simi Valley
2026-10-15T12:18
Arrive Canoga Park
Thu, Oct 15, 12:44 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Simi Valley
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
La Quinta
CA

Town in Riverside County, California, United States

From Simi Valley
8.6 mi
00h 13m
To Canoga Park
8.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph NE
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Simi Valley and Canoga Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Simi Valley and Canoga Park.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    808 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Los Angeles Avenue

    695 ft · 14 sec · East Los Angeles Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto First Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · First Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward CA 118 East

    1257 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 27 South: Topanga Canyon Boulevard

    963 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Topanga Canyon Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Topanga Canyon Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Marilla Street

    1891 ft · 48 sec · Marilla Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Canoga Avenue

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Canoga Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sherman Way

    46 m · 6 sec · Sherman Way

  11. 11

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Simi Valley and Canoga Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Freeway
10.2 mi · 59%
Canoga Avenue
3.25 mi · 19%
Topanga Canyon Boulevard
2.06 mi · 12%
First Street
0.71 mi · 4%
Marilla Street
0.36 mi · 2%
CA 118 East
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Freeway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Freeway

10.2 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Quinta
00h 13m from Simi Valley
Leave By
7:36 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Simi Valley and Sunny near Canoga Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Simi Valley to Canoga Park?

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

La Quinta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Simi Valley and 8.6 miles from Canoga Park.

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

The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Simi Valley and Sunny near Canoga Park.

Stop Ideas Near La Quinta

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 La Quinta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Agoura Hills
Stay option 10.5 mi away

Homewood Suites by Hilton Agoura Hills

Agoura Hills , CA
28901 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, United States
Rating 4.4/5 502 reviews Extended stay hotel
City of Santa Clarita City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 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 10.4 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
Hampton Inn & Suites Agoura Hills
Stay option 11.4 mi away

Hampton Inn & Suites Agoura Hills

Agoura Hills , CA
30255 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, United States
Rating 4.4/5 477 reviews Hotel

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Quinta.

RAIL

Simi Valley

8 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

9 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

12 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Moorpark

22 mi away
300 High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Simi Valley and Canoga Park. Straight-line distance: 11.49 mi (18.49 km).

Simi Valley

#1 Simi Valley

The third most populous city in Ventura County, California.

Population125,168
Coordinates34.2694500, -118.7814800
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
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#2 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.

Population0
Coordinates34.2011200, -118.5981400
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Simi Valley (-118.78148, 34.26945)
End: Canoga Park (-118.59814, 34.20112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.31 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.64
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $3.82 $7.64
Mid-grade $6.50 $3.96 $7.93
Premium $6.69 $4.08 $8.16
Diesel $8.41 $5.13 $10.26

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Simi Valley and Canoga Park. The current time is 12:18:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.