Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
69.9 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Santa Ana, CA
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Agoura Hills, CA
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The drive from Santa Ana, CA to Agoura Hills, CA covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ventura Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway, Golden State Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.2 miles on Ventura Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 69.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 69.9 miles, with most of the trip on Ventura Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.2 miles on Ventura Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ventura Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Broadway.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles (I 5 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 / Golden State Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Kanan Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Santa Ana, CA to Agoura Hills, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Ventura along the way.
Ventura
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura Freeway | 28.2 mi | 32m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 26.9 mi | 31m |
| Golden State Freeway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| North Broadway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Agoura Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Kanan Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ladyface Court | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Santa Clara Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana, CA and Agoura Hills, CA.
Start on West 1st Street
Turn right onto North Broadway
Turn right onto West Santa Clara Avenue
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Take the exit
Merge onto CA 134
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
Take the exit
Turn left onto N9
Turn right onto Agoura Road
Turn left onto Ladyface Court
Turn straight
At end of road, turn left
At end of road, turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35 mi from Santa Ana, CA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Santa Ana, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.07 one way
$32.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.56 | $33.11 |
| premium | $6.18 | $17.00 | $34.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.47 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Santa Ana on Thursday
Local time
6:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Agoura Hills on Thursday
Local time
6:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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