San Francisco to Simi Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

316.2 miles 508.8 km · straight line
377.5 miles actual route 607.6 km · driving distance
7h 4min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
139° SE bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Simi Valley?

The distance from San Francisco to Simi Valley is 316.2 miles (508.8 km) as the crow flies. Simi Valley is located SE of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.5 miles, taking about 7h 4min. 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 San Francisco and Simi Valley. 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 San Francisco to Simi Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 4min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 29min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~6h 43min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Simi Valley

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
Simi Valley
34.27°N, 118.78°W
America/Los_Angeles
234m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM