Santa Cruz to Simi Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Santa Cruz from Simi Valley?
The distance from Santa Cruz to Simi Valley is 261.2 miles (420.3 km) as the crow flies. Simi Valley is located SE of Santa Cruz. By car, the driving distance is approximately 326.5 miles, taking about 6h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States.
For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Santa Cruz and Simi Valley. 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 Cruz to Simi Valley
Suggested Stops Between Santa Cruz & Simi Valley
- 126 mi
- 2219 mi
- 3140 mi
- 436 mi
- 5119 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 87 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
- You could travel this distance about 95.3 times to circle the Earth's equator