How far is Clearlake, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Clearlake, CA to Laguna, CA is about 115.6 miles (186 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
115.58 mi
02h 02m
Flight
74.72 mi
120.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.72 mi
Kilometers
120.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.58 mi
Kilometers
186.01 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, May 21, 11:03 PM PDT
Return by in Clearlake
Fri, May 22, 1:06 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearlake
2026-05-21T21:01
Arrive Laguna
Thu, May 21, 11:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearlake
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
Arbuckle
CA

Census-designated place in Colusa County, California

From Clearlake
57.2 mi
01h 01m
To Laguna
58.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph S
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, May 21 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Duncan Avenue

    850 ft · 37 sec · Duncan Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    651 ft · 30 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Polk Avenue

    101 m · 18 sec · Polk Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    36.7 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1784 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    24.4 mi · 26 min · Westside Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco

    2110 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    1936 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    3077 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  23. 23

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearlake 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
58.7 mi · 51%
Polk Avenue
37.1 mi · 32%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 6%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 2%
Capital City Freeway
1.47 mi · 1%
US 50 East
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Polk Avenue

Exit the roundabout

36.7 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arbuckle
01h 01m from Clearlake
Leave By
2:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clearlake and Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Arbuckle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Clearlake and 58.4 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 2:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.54 one way or $47.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arbuckle

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 Arbuckle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Denny's
Coffee break 7.6 mi away

Denny's

Dunnigan , CA
30003 County Road 8, Dunnigan, CA 95937, United States
Rating 3.8/5 651 reviews Diner,American restaurant,Breakfast restaurant
Pilot Travel Center
Practical stop 7.6 mi away

Pilot Travel Center

Dunnigan , CA
30035 County Road 8, Dunnigan, CA 95937, United States
Rating 4.2/5 2,934 reviews Truck stop,Convenience store,Gas station
Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware

Arbuckle , CA
600 5th St, Arbuckle, CA 95912, United States
Rating 4.5/5 67 reviews Hardware store,Home improvement store,Paint store,Tool store
Jack in the Box
Coffee break 5.8 mi away

Jack in the Box

Dunnigan , CA
3970 County Rd 89, Dunnigan, CA 95937, United States
Rating 3.4/5 618 reviews Fast food restaurant,Breakfast restaurant,Chicken restaurant,Hamburger restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Marysville, California

42 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
RAIL

Davis station

60 mi away
840 Second Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

68 mi away
401 I Street
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

69 mi away
1389 10th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearlake and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 74.72 mi (120.25 km).

Clearlake

#1 Clearlake

City in California

Population15,179
Coordinates38.9582300, -122.6263700
Altitude432
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Duncan Avenue (-122.626371, 38.958178)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.44 L · about $23.54
Round trip
$47.08
8.16 gal · 30.88 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $23.54 $47.08
Mid-grade $6.07 $24.75 $49.50
Premium $6.24 $25.47 $50.94
Diesel $7.57 $30.87 $61.75

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearlake and Laguna. The current time is 21:01:32.

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.