Santa Paula, CA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Santa Paula, CA have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 372 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Santa Paula, CA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
376.4 mi
Sacramento, CA
Quickest Drive
4h 1m
Fresno, CA
Plan Around Santa Paula, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Santa Paula, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Santa Paula, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Santa Paula, CA
Driving from Santa Paula, CA
On average, trips departing from Santa Paula, CA run 372 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 55m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 376 miles (6h 59m), while the shortest is just 367 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Santa Paula, CA include Sacramento, CA (376.4 mi, 6h 59m) and Laguna, CA (367.1 mi, 6h 52m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 372-mile drive from Santa Paula, CA, expect to burn about 14.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Santa Paula, CA and 3 routes heading into Santa Paula, CA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 367 to 376 miles.
The longest mapped route from Santa Paula, CA covers 376 miles and takes approximately 6h 59m. Shorter options start at just 367 miles.
The average route from Santa Paula, CA runs about 372 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Santa Paula, CA include Sacramento, CA and Laguna, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Santa Paula, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
31,202
Median Income
$77,130
Median Home Value
$559,300
Median Age
35.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Santa Paula, CA at a Glance
Founded
1872
Elevation
915 ft
Area
5 mi²
Notable People from Santa Paula, CA
A sampling of people born in Santa Paula, CA.
Eric Fleming
1925–1966
American actor (1925-1966)
Danny Flores
1929–2006
American musician (1929–2006)
Charles M. Teague
1909–1974
American politician (1909-1974)
George E. Outland
1906–1981
American politician (1906-1981)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Santa Paula, CA.
Ebell Club of Santa Paula
Community center in Santa Paula, California
City data from Wikidata (Q985348), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Santa Paula, CA
Santa Paula is a small town in Ventura County in California. The town was an early center of California's petroleum industry and today advertises itself as the "Citrus Capital of the World".
1 California Oil Museum, 1001 E. Main St., ☏ +1 805-933-0076, fax: +1 805-933-0096, [email protected]. Wed Thu noon-2PM; Fri noon-3PM; Sat Sun 11AM-3PM. This museum is housed in the historic Union Oil Building.
Rabalais' Bistro, 861 E. Main St, ☏ +1 805-525 2109. Mon 7AM-2PM; Tue-Thu 7AM-8PM; Fri Sat 7AM-9PM; Sun 7AM-2PM. A New Orleans-style cafe with an excellent atmosphere and famous beignets. (updated Nov 2023)
1 The Glen Tavern Inn, 134 N. Mill St, ☏ +1 805-933-5550. An inn built in 1911 that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Ghosthunters claim that the hotel is one of the most haunted in the region, and it serves as the headquarters for the American Paranormal Research Association (APRA). $75-125. (updated Oct 2015)
1 Santa Paula Airport (SZP IATA). General aviation only
Travel tips adapted from Santa Paula on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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