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Trip from San Francisco, CA to Agoura Hills, CA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

7h 13m

Distance

386.6 mi

622 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$89

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
7h 2m ★
6 AM
7h 13m
8 AM
7h 35m
10 AM
7h 21m
12 PM
7h 19m
3 PM
7h 22m
5 PM
7h 34m
8 PM
7h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

consolidated city and county in California, United States

San Francisco, CA

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Downtown Agoura Hills, CA, CA

Agoura Hills, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from San Francisco, CA to Agoura Hills, CA covers 386.6 miles and takes about 7h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 11th Street, Bryant Street, I 80 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $88.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

193.3 miles from San Francisco, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 13m. Total distance: 386.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 13m drive with frequent turns across 386.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
11th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Francisco, CA to Agoura Hills, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
11th Street
Bryant Street
I 80 East
Route 80
Dwight D
I 580 East
MacArthur Freeway
Arthur H

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 11th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco, CA and Agoura Hills, CA.

1

Start on Market Street

312 ft · 8 sec · Market Street
2

Turn right onto 11th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 11th Street
3

Turn left onto Bryant Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Bryant Street
4

Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Oakland

0.3 mi · 26 sec · I 80 East: Oakland
5

Merge slight right onto Route 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · Route 80
6

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

5.8 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-Stockton

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-Stockton
8

Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway

16 mi · 18 min · MacArthur Freeway
9

Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

12 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
10

Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

18 mi · 20 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11

Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

11 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
12

Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
13

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

224 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway
14

Keep slight right

58 mi · 1 hr 6 min
15

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

4.1 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway
16

Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

0.3 mi · 18 sec · I 405 South
17

Keep slight right

9.0 mi · 10 min
18

Take the exit slight right toward US 101 South, US 101 North: Los Angeles, Ventura

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 101 South, US 101 North: Los Angeles, Ventura
19

Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Ventura, Ventura Freeway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 101 North: Ventura, Ventura Freeway
20

Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

17 mi · 19 min · Ventura Freeway
21

Take the exit slight right toward Kanan Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Kanan Road
22

Turn left onto Kanan Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Kanan Road
23

Turn right onto Agoura Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Agoura Road
24

Turn left onto Ladyface Court

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Ladyface Court
25

Turn straight

433 ft · 34 sec
26

At the end of the road, turn left

515 ft · 39 sec
27

At the end of the road, turn right

282 ft · 21 sec
28

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 193.3 miles from San Francisco, CA, or about 3h 36m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 85 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 193.3 miles or 3h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Agoura Hills, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving San Francisco, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from San Francisco, CA

This is one driving day of about 386.6 miles and 7h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from San Francisco, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 193.3 mi from San Francisco, CA · 3h 36m into the drive

city in Stanislaus County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Turlock, CA

193 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

Castro Valley, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Turlock, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 193.3 miles from San Francisco, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Agoura Hills, CA

The final approach into Agoura Hills, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Agoura Hills, CA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$88.86 one way

$177.71 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 135 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $91.57 $183.13
premium $6.18 $94.02 $188.03
diesel $5.61 $85.36 $170.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$89

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$114–$139

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 135.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 116 1 $40.59 $18.56
Efficient EV 96.7 1 $33.83 $15.46
EV Truck/SUV 154.6 1 $54.12 $24.74

Gas CO2

135 kg

EV CO2

45 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

San Francisco, CA

Evening in San Francisco on Thursday

Local time

6:35 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Agoura Hills, CA

Evening in Agoura Hills on Thursday

Local time

6:35 PM

PDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

29 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

7h 13m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from San Francisco, CA to Agoura Hills, CA covers 386.6 miles and takes about 7h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 11th Street, Bryant Street, I 80 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 193.3 miles from San Francisco, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $88.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Francisco, CA to Agoura Hills, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from San Francisco, CA to Agoura Hills, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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