How far is Thousand Oaks, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Thousand Oaks, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thousand Oaks and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thousand Oaks and Los Angeles.
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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
27.4 mi · 32 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 101
1 km · 44 sec · Route 101
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
636 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on West Aliso Street
125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thousand Oaks and Los Angeles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ventura Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
27.4 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Thousand Oaks and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thousand Oaks to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Santa Maria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Thousand Oaks and 19.8 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.02 one way or $16.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thousand Oaks and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Maria
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Maria.
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Chatsworth station
Van Nuys station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thousand Oaks and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 34.95 mi (56.24 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 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
| Population | 3,970,219 |
| Coordinates | 34.0522300, -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-118.243569, 34.052341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
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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