How far is Thousand Oaks, CA from Canoga Park, CA?
The driving distance from Thousand Oaks, CA to Canoga Park, CA is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thousand Oaks and Canoga Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thousand Oaks and Canoga Park.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Thousand Oaks Boulevard
665 ft · 21 sec · East Thousand Oaks Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hampshire Road
1429 ft · 41 sec · Hampshire Road
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Turn left onto US 101 South, CA 23 South
1488 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
13.6 mi · 16 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 27: Ventura Boulevard, Topanga Canyon Boulevard
1086 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Ventura Boulevard
1656 ft · 44 sec · Ventura Boulevard
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Turn left onto Topanga Canyon Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · Topanga Canyon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sherman Way
2338 ft · 1 min · Sherman Way
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Turn left
8 m · 2 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 Thousand Oaks and Canoga Park.
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
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
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 Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks to Canoga Park?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Agoura is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Thousand Oaks and 8.8 miles from Canoga Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thousand Oaks and Sunny near Canoga Park.
Stop Ideas Near Agoura
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel
City of Thousand Oaks
Reseda Neighborhood Council
Homewood Suites by Hilton Agoura Hills
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Agoura.
Simi Valley
Chatsworth station
Moorpark
Westwood-UCLA, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thousand Oaks and Canoga Park. Straight-line distance: 13.85 mi (22.29 km).
#1 Thousand Oaks
The fifth most populous city in Ventura County, California.
| Population | 126,310 |
| Coordinates | 34.1705600, -118.8375900 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
#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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2011200, -118.5981400 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canoga Park (-118.59814, 34.20112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $6.26 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $4.15 | $8.29 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
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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