How far is Colusa, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Colusa, CA to Laguna, CA is about 80.8 miles (130 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.75 mi
01h 27m
Flight
63.23 mi
101.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.23 mi
Kilometers
101.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.75 mi
Kilometers
129.96 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM PDT
Return by in Colusa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colusa
2026-04-23T00:53
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colusa
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
Woodland
CA

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

From Colusa
41.2 mi
00h 43m
To Laguna
39.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1585 ft · 53 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    8.7 mi · 13 min · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    24.4 mi · 26 min · Westside Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

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

    2110 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    1936 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    3077 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno

    1383 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 28 sec · November Drive

  19. 19

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colusa 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
58.7 mi · 73%
10th Street
9.01 mi · 11%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 9%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 3%
Capital City Freeway
1.2 mi · 1%
US 50 East
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

24.4 mi · 00h 26m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodland
00h 43m from Colusa
Leave By
3:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colusa and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Woodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Colusa and 39.6 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 3:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodland

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 Woodland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Denny's
Coffee break 8.2 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 8.2 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
Woodland Fire Department
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Woodland Fire Department

Woodland , CA
1000 Lincoln Ave, Woodland, CA 95695, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office
Esparto Ace Hardware
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Esparto Ace Hardware

Esparto , CA
16851 Yolo Ave, Esparto, CA 95627, United States
Rating 4.6/5 70 reviews Hardware store,Home improvement store,Paint store,Tool store

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Davis station

15 mi away
840 Second Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

26 mi away
401 I Street
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

27 mi away
1389 10th Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

38 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colusa and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 63.23 mi (101.76 km).

Colusa

#1 Colusa

City of California

Population6,098
Coordinates39.2143300, -122.0094200
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-122.009399, 39.214389)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.79 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.88
5.7 gal · 21.58 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $16.44 $32.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $17.29 $34.58
Premium $6.24 $17.79 $35.59
Diesel $7.57 $21.57 $43.13

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colusa and Laguna. The current time is 00:53:54.

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.