Day trip from San Diego to Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks lies 224 km (139 mi) north-west of San Diego, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 224 km (139 mi) apart, Thousand Oaks is a realistic day trip from San Diego: about 3 h 39 min each way by road.
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| San Diego | Thousand Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.4 million | 129,339 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 274 m (899 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 92101–92199 | 91358–91362 |
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Common questions
How far is Thousand Oaks from San Diego?
224 km (139 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Diego; by road roughly 274 km (170 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Diego to Thousand Oaks by road?
About 3 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Diego and Thousand Oaks?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.