Simi Valley to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

252 miles 405.6 km · straight line
315 miles estimated 507 km · driving distance
6h 20min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is Simi Valley from Yosemite?

The distance from Simi Valley to Yosemite is 252 miles (405.6 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located N of Simi Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 315 miles, taking about 6h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Simi Valley and Yosemite. 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 Simi Valley to Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 20min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 36min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~6h 1min $38–$110* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Simi Valley
34.27°N, 118.78°W
America/Los_Angeles
234m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 84 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 98.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients