How far is Ashland, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Ashland, CA to Laguna, CA is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.42 mi
01h 46m
Flight
62.67 mi
100.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.67 mi
Kilometers
100.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.42 mi
Kilometers
156.78 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM PDT
Return by in Ashland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-23T00:14
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
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
Lathrop
CA

City in California

From Ashland
48.6 mi
00h 53m
To Laguna
48.8 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 164th Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · 164th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 14th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 14th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    87 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto East Lewelling Boulevard

    148 m · 12 sec · East Lewelling Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 238 South: Castro Valley Freeway

    909 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Castro Valley Freeway

    96 m · 4 sec · Castro Valley Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  16. 16

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 28 sec · November Drive

  19. 19

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
46.8 mi · 48%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
30.2 mi · 31%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 15%
Elk Grove Boulevard
3.31 mi · 3%
Foulks Ranch Drive
0.68 mi · 1%
East 14th Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

34.6 mi · 00h 38m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
62.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lathrop
00h 53m from Ashland
Leave By
2:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ashland and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Lathrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Ashland and 48.8 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 2:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.85 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ashland and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Lathrop

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lathrop, 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 Lathrop.

RAIL

Manteca, CA

3 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

14 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
BUS

Tracy, California

15 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

15 mi away
949 East Channel St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 62.67 mi (100.86 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States

Population21,925
Coordinates37.6946500, -122.1138500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: 164th Avenue (-122.113893, 37.694704)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.01 L · about $19.85
Round trip
$39.69
6.88 gal · 26.02 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $19.85 $39.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $20.87 $41.73
Premium $6.24 $21.48 $42.95
Diesel $7.57 $26.03 $52.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and Laguna. The current time is 00:14:57.

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.