Santa Barbara to Santa Paula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

36.7 miles 59.1 km · straight line
47.7 miles estimated 76.8 km · driving distance
58min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
97° E bearing direction

How far is Santa Barbara from Santa Paula?

The distance from Santa Barbara to Santa Paula is 36.7 miles (59.1 km) as the crow flies. Santa Paula is located E of Santa Barbara. By car, the driving distance is approximately 47.7 miles, taking about 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Santa Paula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 58min $5 - $6 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Santa Barbara & Santa Paula

Quick Facts

Santa Barbara
34.42°N, 119.70°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m 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 12 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 678.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients