How far is Columbia, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Columbia, CA to Laguna, CA is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.1 mi
01h 40m
Flight
61.53 mi
99.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.53 mi
Kilometers
99.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.1 mi
Kilometers
132.13 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Wed, May 6, 11:15 AM PDT
Return by in Columbia
Wed, May 6, 12:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-05-06T09:34
Arrive Laguna
Wed, May 6, 11:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rancho Calaveras
CA

Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California

From Columbia
41.2 mi
00h 50m
To Laguna
40.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parrotts Ferry Rd.

    1.1 km · 2 min · Parrotts Ferry Rd.

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Springfield Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Springfield Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    23.1 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Elliot Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Elliot Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Peltier Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · East Peltier Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 99 Frontage Road

    635 ft · 13 sec · 99 Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    690 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road

    1745 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Laguna Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1736 ft · 46 sec · Bruceville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  17. 17

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Laguna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Springfield Road
52.2 mi · 64%
99 Frontage Road
17.6 mi · 21%
East Peltier Road
4.93 mi · 6%
Elliot Road
2.29 mi · 3%
Laguna Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2%
Parrotts Ferry Rd.
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Springfield Road

Continue straight

27.7 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rancho Calaveras
00h 50m from Columbia
Leave By
3:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Rancho Calaveras is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Columbia and 40.9 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.73 one way or $33.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Rancho Calaveras

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

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

RAIL

Lodi

36 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

41 mi away
949 East Channel St.
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

42 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
RAIL

Modesto station

51 mi away
1700 Held Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 61.53 mi (99.03 km).

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#1 Columbia

Columbia is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.0363100, -120.4013100
Altitude652
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Parrotts Ferry Rd. (-120.401599, 38.036326)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.97 L · about $16.73
Round trip
$33.46
5.8 gal · 21.94 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $16.73 $33.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $17.59 $35.18
Premium $6.24 $18.10 $36.21
Diesel $7.57 $21.94 $43.89

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Laguna. The current time is 09:34:18.

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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.