Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Late night in Los Angeles on Friday
Local time
1:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Angeles, CA to Saticoy, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
61.8 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Saticoy, CA
Viridiana Rivera
Trip Overview
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Saticoy, CA covers 61.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ventura Freeway, Hollywood Freeway, Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.9 miles on Ventura Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 61.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 61.8 miles, with most of the trip on Ventura Freeway and Hollywood Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.9 miles on Ventura Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ventura Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 43.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ventura Freeway and Hollywood Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (US 101): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (US 101 / Ventura Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 101 North, CA 110
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 101 North, CA 110
7
10.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 101
Take the exit onto US 101 toward US 101 North: Ventura
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward US 101 North: Ventura
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 101 / Ventura Freeway
Merge onto US 101 / Ventura Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 57
Toward Central Avenue
9
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Central Avenue, Ventura Youth Correctional Facility
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Central Avenue, Ventura Youth Correction...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Saticoy, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Ventura Youth Correctional Facility along the way.
Ventura Youth Correctional Facility
55.4 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura Freeway | 43.9 mi | 50m |
| Hollywood Freeway | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Central Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| North Rose Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Los Angeles Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| US 101 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ventura Freeway
— 43.9 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Saticoy, CA.
1
Start on West 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 1st Street
2
Turn right onto North Broadway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Broadway
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 101 North, CA 110
4
Merge onto US 101
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Santa Ana Freeway
5
Continue on US 101
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 101
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 101
Exit 13
Toward US 101 North: Ventura
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 101
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 57
Toward Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
219 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Central Avenue, Ventura Youth Correctional Facility
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn slight right onto Central Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Central Avenue
11
Turn right onto North Rose Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Rose Avenue
12
Turn left onto CA 118
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Los Angeles Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on South Wells Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Wells Road
14
Turn right onto Violeta Street
114 ft
·
5 sec
·
Violeta Street
15
Arrive at destination
Violeta Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.9 mi from Los Angeles, CA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saticoy, CA
The final approach into Saticoy, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.20 one way
$28.41 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.64 | $29.27 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saticoy, CA
Late night in Saticoy on Friday
Local time
1:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Santa Maria, CA
31 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Saticoy, CA covers 61.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ventura Freeway, Hollywood Freeway, Central Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (US 101): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (US 101 / Ventura Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Saticoy, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Ventura Youth Correctional Facility along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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