Roseville to Santa Barbara: Road Trip Guide & Distance

312 miles 502.1 km · straight line
374.4 miles estimated 602.5 km · driving distance
7h 32min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Roseville from Santa Barbara?

The distance from Roseville to Santa Barbara is 312 miles (502.1 km) as the crow flies. Santa Barbara is located SSE of Roseville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.4 miles, taking about 7h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Roseville and Santa Barbara. 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 Roseville to Santa Barbara

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 32min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 2min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 9min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Roseville & Santa Barbara

Quick Facts

Roseville
38.75°N, 121.29°W
America/Los_Angeles
50m elevation
Santa Barbara
34.42°N, 119.70°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients