How far is Anaheim, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Laguna, CA is about 401.2 miles (645.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 372.4 miles (599.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
401.13 mi
06h 27m
Flight
372.41 mi
599.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
372.41 mi
Kilometers
599.33 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
401.13 mi
Kilometers
645.56 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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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 06h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Mon, May 4, 10:38 PM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Tue, May 5, 5:05 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-05-04T16:11
Arrive Laguna
Mon, May 4, 10:38 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:27 PM to 1:57 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anaheim
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Anaheim
200.4 mi
03h 13m
To Laguna
200.8 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
68°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    129 m · 22 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 5 North: Los Angeles

    887 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  21. 21

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
286 mi · 71%
Golden State Freeway
50 mi · 12%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 9%
Santa Ana Freeway
21.3 mi · 5%
Elk Grove Boulevard
3.31 mi · 1%
West Lincoln Avenue
1 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
372.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 13m from Anaheim
Leave By
11:06 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Anaheim and Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Laguna?

The road trip is about 401.2 miles (645.6 km) and usually takes 06h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.4 miles from Anaheim and 200.8 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 372.4 miles (599.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $81.63 one way or $163.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Anaheim and Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 372.41 mi (599.33 km).

Anaheim

#1 Anaheim

The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.

Population353,676
Coordinates33.8352900, -117.9145000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-117.914539, 33.835404)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 646 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.15 gal
53.58 L · about $81.63
Round trip
$163.26
28.3 gal · 107.16 L
Estimated CO2
125.8 kg one way
Round trip: 251.5 kg / 554 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $81.63 $163.26
Mid-grade $6.07 $85.83 $171.67
Premium $6.24 $88.34 $176.68
Diesel $7.57 $107.07 $214.15

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Laguna. The current time is 16:11:26.

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.