Lompoc to Santa Paula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

82 miles 132 km · straight line
102.5 miles estimated 165 km · driving distance
2h 4min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lompoc from Santa Paula?

The distance from Lompoc to Santa Paula is 82 miles (132 km) as the crow flies. Santa Paula is located ESE of Lompoc. By car, the driving distance is approximately 102.5 miles, taking about 2h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lompoc and Santa Paula. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lompoc to Santa Paula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 4min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 29min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 58min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lompoc & Santa Paula

Quick Facts

Lompoc
34.64°N, 120.46°W
America/Los_Angeles
32m elevation
Santa Paula
34.35°N, 119.06°W
America/Los_Angeles
85m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 303.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients