How far is Atwater, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Atwater, CA to Laguna, CA is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
94.73 mi
01h 37m
Flight
86.45 mi
139.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.45 mi
Kilometers
139.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.73 mi
Kilometers
152.45 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM PDT
Return by in Atwater
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atwater
2026-04-23T02:12
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atwater
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
Manteca
CA

A city in San Joaquin County, California.

From Atwater
47.4 mi
00h 48m
To Laguna
47.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
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 Atwater and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    42 m · 12 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    629 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Atwater Boulevard

    535 ft · 19 sec · Atwater Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Applegate Road

    145 m · 14 sec · Applegate Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sycamore Avenue

    532 ft · 12 sec · Sycamore Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    148 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    33.9 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road

    1745 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Laguna Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1736 ft · 46 sec · Bruceville Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  14. 14

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sycamore Avenue
91.9 mi · 97%
Laguna Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2%
Bruceville Road
0.33 mi
Seasons Drive
0.32 mi
4th Street
0.12 mi
November Drive
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Sycamore Avenue

Merge slight left

57.8 mi · 01h 08m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manteca
00h 48m from Atwater
Leave By
3:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Atwater 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 Atwater to Laguna?

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Manteca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Atwater and 47.3 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manteca

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

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

RAIL

Manteca, CA

4 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

18 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

19 mi away
949 East Channel St.
BUS

Tracy, California

20 mi away
725 West Clover Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atwater and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 86.45 mi (139.12 km).

Atwater

#1 Atwater

City in California

Population30,296
Coordinates37.3477200, -120.6090800
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Avenue (-120.609019, 37.347826)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.65 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.54
6.68 gal · 25.3 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $19.27 $38.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $20.26 $40.52
Premium $6.24 $20.85 $41.70
Diesel $7.57 $25.27 $50.55

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 Atwater and Laguna. The current time is 02:12:24.

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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.