How far is Caruthers, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Caruthers, CA to Laguna, CA is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caruthers and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caruthers and Laguna.
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Start on South Henderson Road
39 m · 9 sec · South Henderson Road
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Turn left onto West Tahoe Street
2075 ft · 59 sec · West Tahoe Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Mountain View Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Mountain View Avenue
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Turn left onto Yosemite Freeway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 North: Madera, Sacramento
2708 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E
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Keep slight left
33.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
1745 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Laguna Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bruceville Road
1736 ft · 46 sec · Bruceville Road
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn right onto November Drive
541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way
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Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caruthers and Laguna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northbound California State Route 99
Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Caruthers and Partly Sunny then 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 Caruthers to Laguna?
The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Caruthers and 86.9 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 12:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.31 one way or $70.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Caruthers and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livingston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caruthers and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 156.36 mi (251.63 km).
#1 Caruthers
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
| Population | 2,497 |
| Coordinates | 36.5427300, -119.8332000 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laguna
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 1,370,232 |
| Coordinates | 38.4210200, -121.4238400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $35.31 | $70.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $37.12 | $74.25 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $38.21 | $76.41 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $46.31 | $92.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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