How far is Coarsegold, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Coarsegold, CA to Laguna, CA is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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 02h 57m.
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.
The most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coarsegold and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coarsegold and Laguna.
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Start on the route
51 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southern Yosemite Highway
102 m · 10 sec · Southern Yosemite Highway
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Turn right onto Road 415
10.7 mi · 17 min · Road 415
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Turn left onto Road 606
4.4 mi · 6 min · Road 606
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Continue on Road 606
51 m · 3 sec · Road 606
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Turn left onto Road 600
6.3 mi · 9 min · Road 600
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Turn right onto Road 603
2.8 mi · 7 min · Road 603
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Continue on Road 603
2.2 mi · 5 min · Road 603
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Turn right onto Road 29
2661 ft · 1 min · Road 29
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Turn left onto Avenue 26
12.7 mi · 22 min · Avenue 26
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Take the ramp left
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
83.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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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 Coarsegold and Laguna.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue 26
Merge slight left
83.6 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Coarsegold and Clear near Laguna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coarsegold to Laguna?
The road trip is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Turlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Coarsegold and 80.5 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 12:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.50 one way or $71.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coarsegold and Clear near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Turlock
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 Turlock.
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Manteca, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coarsegold and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 123.48 mi (198.72 km).
#1 Coarsegold
Positioned in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Madera County at an elevation of 2,218 feet, this community lies along State Route 41, a primary corridor to Yosemite National Park.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.2621700, -119.7009800 |
| Altitude | 676 |
| 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: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $35.50 | $71.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $36.85 | $73.70 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $37.93 | $75.85 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $47.70 | $95.40 |
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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