Best Time to Drive from Los Angeles to Ventura

Right now (5:15 pm PDT): about 72 minutes via US-101 North, usually 70 at this time.

On weekdays the 65-mile drive from Los Angeles to Ventura (via US-101 North) usually takes as little as 61 minutes and up to 96 minutes, when leaving around 3 pm on Fridays. The fastest times to leave are before 7 am or after 7:30 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 72 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 3:30 pm on Saturdays (77 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Simulated from typical freeway speeds at each point of the drive for the time you would reach it, from every 5-minute reading we have recorded. Surface streets at each end are estimated.

Questions

What is the best time to drive from Los Angeles to Ventura?

On weekdays, leave before 7 am or after 7:30 pm. The drive usually takes about 61 minutes then, versus up to 96 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Ventura?

The 65-mile drive usually takes 61 to 96 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 72 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Los Angeles to Ventura?

Leaving around 3 pm on Fridays is usually slowest, about 96 minutes.

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