How far is Castaic, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Castaic, CA to Laguna, CA is about 335.7 miles (540.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 313 miles (503.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Fresno County, California, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castaic and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castaic and Laguna.
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Start on Castaic Oak Lane
19 m · 7 sec · Castaic Oak Lane
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Turn right onto Parker Road
154 m · 21 sec · Parker Road
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Turn left onto The Old Road
2524 ft · 50 sec · The Old Road
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Turn right onto Sloan Canyon Road
134 m · 21 sec · Sloan Canyon Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Sacramento
1399 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
21.6 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard
1492 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn left 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 Castaic and Laguna.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Clear leaving Castaic and Clear near Laguna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castaic to Laguna?
The road trip is about 335.7 miles (540.3 km) and usually takes 05h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coalinga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.6 miles from Castaic and 168.1 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 313 miles (503.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.19 one way or $148.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Castaic and Clear near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Coalinga
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 Coalinga.
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Paso Robles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castaic and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 313.07 mi (503.84 km).
#1 Castaic
Situated in the northwestern portion of Los Angeles County, this unincorporated area rests at an elevation of 1,227 feet within the rugged terrain of the Sierra Pelona Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4888800, -118.6228700 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| 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: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $6.26 | $74.19 | $148.39 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $77.01 | $154.03 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $79.26 | $158.53 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $99.69 | $199.39 |
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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