Phoenix to Santa Clarita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

376.5 miles 605.9 km · straight line
402.3 miles actual route 647.4 km · driving distance
7h 21min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Phoenix from Santa Clarita?

The distance from Phoenix to Santa Clarita is 376.5 miles (605.9 km) as the crow flies. Santa Clarita is located WNW of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 402.3 miles, taking about 7h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix in Arizona and Santa Clarita in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Phoenix and Santa Clarita. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Phoenix to Santa Clarita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 21min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 49min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~6h 59min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Phoenix & Santa Clarita

Quick Facts

Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
Santa Clarita
34.39°N, 118.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
368m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM