How far is Cottonwood, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Cottonwood, CA to Laguna, CA is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 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 Yolo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonwood and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood and Laguna.
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Start on County Road 89
1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 89
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
113 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Pedrick Road
1 mi · 1 min · Pedrick Road
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Turn right onto West Kentucky Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Kentucky Avenue
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Turn left onto North West Street
932 ft · 27 sec · North West Street
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Continue on County Road 99
2436 ft · 52 sec · County Road 99
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Sacramento
848 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
18.6 mi · 21 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
2110 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno
1936 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno
3077 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
2281 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
1505 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · 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 Cottonwood and Laguna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
18.6 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cottonwood and Mostly Sunny near Laguna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottonwood to Laguna?
The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
West Sacramento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Cottonwood and 25.4 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cottonwood and Mostly Sunny near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near West Sacramento
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
North Point Park
Sacramento City Hall
City of Refuge Sacramento
City of Sacramento
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Sacramento.
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Davis station
Elk Grove, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 33.82 mi (54.42 km).
#1 Cottonwood
Ghost town in Yolo County, California
| Population | 3,850 |
| Coordinates | 38.6582400, -121.9710800 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $5.77 | $10.10 | $20.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.62 | $21.23 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.93 | $21.85 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $13.24 | $26.48 |
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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