How far is Alta Sierra, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Alta Sierra, CA to Laguna, CA is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.68 mi
01h 19m
Flight
53.62 mi
86.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.62 mi
Kilometers
86.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.68 mi
Kilometers
104.09 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Tue, Apr 14, 10:15 PM PDT
Return by in Alta Sierra
Tue, Apr 14, 11:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alta Sierra
2026-04-14T20:56
Arrive Laguna
Tue, Apr 14, 10:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alta Sierra
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rocklin
CA

The most populous city in Placer County, California.

From Alta Sierra
31.8 mi
00h 39m
To Laguna
32.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 8:00 PM PDT
Wind
2 mph ESE
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alta Sierra and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alta Sierra and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Upper Circle Drive

    767 ft · 37 sec · Upper Circle Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Francis Drive

    105 m · 16 sec · Francis Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Alta Sierra Drive

    3123 ft · 1 min · Alta Sierra Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Alta Sierra Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Alta Sierra Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.3 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway

    33 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grass Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway

    32 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Grass Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1653 ft · 21 sec · Capital City Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Sacramento Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alta Sierra and Laguna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.8 mi · 26%
Capital City Freeway
8.97 mi · 14%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.79 mi · 12%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.06 mi · 11%
Grass Valley Highway
6.97 mi · 11%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alan S. Hart Freeway

Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

16.8 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocklin
00h 39m from Alta Sierra
Leave By
3:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Alta Sierra and Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alta Sierra to Laguna?

The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rocklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Alta Sierra and 32.9 miles from Laguna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Alta Sierra and Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Rocklin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rocklin and the surrounding midpoint area.
North Point Park
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

North Point Park

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95838, United States
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.6 mi away

City of Folsom Solid Waste

Folsom , CA
1300 Leidesdorff St, Folsom, CA 95630, United States
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City government office,Waste management service
Sunrise Recreation and Park District
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Sunrise Recreation and Park District

Citrus Heights , CA
7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, United States
Rating 3.9/5 22 reviews City government office
City of Rocklin Community Center
Nearby stop 1 mi away

City of Rocklin Community Center

Rocklin , CA
5480 5th St, Rocklin, CA 95677, United States
Rating 4.6/5 34 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocklin.

RAIL

Rocklin

Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Roseville station

6 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Auburn

18 mi away
277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St.
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

32 mi away
401 I Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alta Sierra and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 53.62 mi (86.3 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alta Sierra

Alta Sierra is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1415600, -121.0538400
Altitude704
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Circle Drive (-121.053865, 39.141827)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.64 L · about $13.15
Round trip
$26.31
4.56 gal · 17.28 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.15 $26.31
Mid-grade $6.07 $13.83 $27.66
Premium $6.24 $14.23 $28.47
Diesel $7.57 $17.25 $34.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alta Sierra and Laguna. The current time is 20:56:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.