How far is Brawley, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Brawley, CA to Laguna, CA is about 573.5 miles (922.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 500.5 miles (805.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 10m 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
573.49 mi
09h 05m
Flight
500.51 mi
805.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
500.51 mi
Kilometers
805.49 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
573.49 mi
Kilometers
922.94 km
Drive Time
09h 05m

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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 09h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM PDT
Return by in Brawley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brawley
2026-04-23T00:14
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
09h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:05 PM to 4:35 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
5:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brawley
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
Arvin
CA

City in Kern County, California, United States

From Brawley
285.8 mi
04h 32m
To Laguna
287.8 mi
04h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
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 Brawley and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    33 mi · 40 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    32.5 mi · 38 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

    32.6 mi · 35 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    39.9 mi · 44 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · San Bernardino Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57: Santa Ana

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 57 North

    2267 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  29. 29

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  32. 32

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brawley 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
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
286 mi · 50%
Foothill Freeway
81.2 mi · 14%
Main Street
70.7 mi · 12%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
39.9 mi · 7%
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
32.6 mi · 6%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 4%
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
09h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73 mi
500.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arvin
04h 32m from Brawley
Leave By
5:50 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brawley 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 Brawley to Laguna?

The road trip is about 573.5 miles (922.9 km) and usually takes 09h 05m 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?

Arvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 285.8 miles from Brawley and 287.8 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 500.5 miles (805.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 73 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 $116.76 one way or $233.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arvin

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

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

RAIL

Bakersfield

25 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
BUS

Tehachapi, California

35 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

62 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway
RAIL

Wasco station

63 mi away
700 G Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brawley and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 500.51 mi (805.49 km).

Brawley

#1 Brawley

City in Imperial County, California, United States

Population26,015
Coordinates32.9786600, -115.5302700
Altitude-34
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-115.53027, 32.978621)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 923 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.24 gal
76.6 L · about $116.76
Round trip
$233.53
40.48 gal · 153.2 L
Estimated CO2
179.9 kg one way
Round trip: 359.7 kg / 793 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $116.76 $233.53
Mid-grade $6.07 $122.78 $245.55
Premium $6.24 $126.36 $252.72
Diesel $7.57 $153.16 $306.31

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 Brawley and Laguna. The current time is 00:14:24.

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.