How much does it cost to drive from Santa Cruz to San Luis Obispo?

Driving fuel + tolls cost is estimated from current regional average gas prices in CA and your vehicle's MPG.

How far is Santa Cruz from San Luis Obispo?

Approximate driving distance and time are computed from modelled highway routing.

Cost to drive

Santa Cruz to San Luis Obispoin a 2025 Toyota Camry

Fuel-cost estimate from Santa Cruz, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA driving a 2025 Toyota Camry, using current regional average fuel prices for CA, modelled highway distance, tolls, and recommended refuel stops along the route.

Total cost

$21.27

Distance

173 mi

Drive time

2h 53m

Fuel

5.4 gal

Gas: $3.45/gal

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Make

Model

Year

Fuel

gas

Efficiency

32 MPG

Tank

15.8 gal

Range

506 mi

Cost breakdown

Fuel (5.4 gal @ $3.45/gal route avg)$18.67

Tolls (estimated)$2.60

Cost per mile$0.123

Refuel stops0

Range per fill506 mi

Vehicle

Make / ModelToyota Camry

Year2025

Fuel typegas

MPG (combined)32

Tank (gal)15.8

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Driving from Santa Cruz, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costs about $21.27 one way in fuel and tolls for a Toyota Camry at current regional gas prices.