How far is Thousand Oaks, CA from Santa Paula, CA?
The driving distance from Thousand Oaks, CA to Santa Paula, CA is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thousand Oaks and Santa Paula.
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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
1032 ft · 29 sec · Hampshire Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North, CA 23 North
1091 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
15.7 mi · 18 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue, Ventura Youth Correctional Facility
67 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Central Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Central 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 West Los Angeles Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Los Angeles Avenue
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Continue on South Wells Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Wells Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 126 East: Santa Clarita, Santa Paula
1729 ft · 42 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 150: 10th Street, Santa Paula
988 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
1638 ft · 1 min · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
70 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thousand Oaks and Santa Paula.
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
15.7 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 Thousand Oaks and Sunny near Santa Paula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thousand Oaks to Santa Paula?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 15.3 miles from Thousand Oaks and 15.3 miles from Santa Paula.
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 12.7 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 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.23 one way or $12.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thousand Oaks and Sunny near Santa Paula.
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 Thousand Oaks and Santa Paula. Straight-line distance: 17.92 mi (28.84 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 Santa Paula
City in California
| Population | 30,242 |
| Coordinates | 34.3541700, -119.0592700 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Paula (-119.05927, 34.35417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
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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