How far is Crescent City, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Crescent City, CA to Laguna, CA is about 388.9 miles (625.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
388.9 mi
07h 06m
Flight
273.19 mi
439.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.19 mi
Kilometers
439.66 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
388.9 mi
Kilometers
625.87 km
Drive Time
07h 06m

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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 07h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 11:47 AM PDT
Return by in Crescent City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crescent City
2026-04-19T04:40
Arrive Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 11:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:07 PM to 2:37 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crescent City
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Shasta
CA

City located in Shasta County, California

From Crescent City
193.5 mi
03h 33m
To Laguna
195.4 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Crescent City Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using McKinleyville as the closest live forecast in the California weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crescent City and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    1270 ft · 39 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto L Street

    3054 ft · 2 min · L Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Redwood Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 299: Weaverville, Redding, Blue Lake, Willow Creek

    1674 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    136.3 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Court Street

    888 ft · 25 sec · Court Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Tehama Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Tehama Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Sacramento

    3233 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway

    31.8 mi · 34 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Westside Freeway

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

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

    2110 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    1936 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    3077 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  20. 20

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

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  25. 25

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 299
137 mi · 35%
Westside Freeway
127 mi · 33%
Redwood Highway
73.7 mi · 19%
Cascade Wonderland Highway
31.8 mi · 8%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 2%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CA 299

Continue straight

136 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+115.7 mi
273.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shasta
03h 33m from Crescent City
Leave By
9:46 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Crescent City and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crescent City to Laguna?

The road trip is about 388.9 miles (625.9 km) and usually takes 07h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shasta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.5 miles from Crescent City and 195.4 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $79.15 one way or $158.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Crescent City and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Shasta

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 Shasta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Dick Dickerson for Redding City Council
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

Dick Dickerson for Redding City Council

Redding , CA
1276 River Ridge Dr, Redding, CA 96003
Legal services

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Redding station

9 mi away
1620 Yuba Street
BUS

Redding (RABA Transit Center), California

9 mi away
1530 Yuba Street
BUS

Red Bluff, California

52 mi away
228 S. Main Street
RAIL

Dunsmuir station

71 mi away
5750 Sacramento Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crescent City and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 273.19 mi (439.66 km).

Crescent City

#1 Crescent City

City in Del Norte County, California

Population6,787
Coordinates41.7559500, -124.2017500
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: 9th Street (-124.201888, 41.756094)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 626 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.72 gal
51.95 L · about $79.15
Round trip
$158.30
27.44 gal · 103.9 L
Estimated CO2
121.9 kg one way
Round trip: 243.9 kg / 538 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $79.15 $158.30
Mid-grade $6.07 $83.23 $166.45
Premium $6.24 $85.65 $171.31
Diesel $7.57 $103.82 $207.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Crescent City and Laguna. The current time is 04:40:58.

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.