How far is Benicia, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Benicia, CA to Laguna, CA is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
73.96 mi
01h 17m
Flight
47.43 mi
76.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.43 mi
Kilometers
76.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.96 mi
Kilometers
119.03 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM PDT
Return by in Benicia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benicia
2026-04-22T21:40
Arrive Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benicia
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
Dixon
CA

Place in Solano county, California, USA

From Benicia
36.5 mi
00h 38m
To Laguna
37.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East G Street

    45 m · 10 sec · East G Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1739 ft · 40 sec · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Military East

    748 ft · 21 sec · Military East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    1367 ft · 27 sec · East 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    974 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680 North: Fairfield, Sacramento

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Luther E Gibson Freeway

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento

    2286 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  24. 24

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benicia 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 50%
Luther E Gibson Freeway
11.7 mi · 16%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 10%
Capital City Freeway
5.55 mi · 7%
Yolo Causeway
3.68 mi · 5%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27.3 mi · 00h 31m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
47.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dixon
00h 38m from Benicia
Leave By
3:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Benicia and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Dixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Benicia and 37.5 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 3:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.06 one way or $30.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Benicia and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Dixon

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 Dixon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park

Dixon , CA
Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Vacaville Sewer Department

Vacaville , CA
650 Merchant St, Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews City government office,Public works department
Davis Police Department
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Davis Police Department

Davis , CA
2600 5th St, Davis, CA 95618, United States
Rating 2.5/5 29 reviews Police department
Dixon City Hall
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

Dixon City Hall

Dixon , CA
600 E A St, Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 1.8/5 5 reviews City government office,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Davis station

13 mi away
840 Second Street
RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

29 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

30 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

32 mi away
1389 10th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benicia and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 47.43 mi (76.33 km).

Benicia

#1 Benicia

City in Solano County, California, United States

Population27,988
Coordinates38.0493700, -122.1585800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.158363, 38.049273)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.88 L · about $15.06
Round trip
$30.11
5.22 gal · 19.76 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $15.06 $30.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $15.83 $31.66
Premium $6.24 $16.29 $32.59
Diesel $7.57 $19.75 $39.50

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 Benicia and Laguna. The current time is 21:40:32.

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.