How far is Cutten, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Cutten, CA to Laguna, CA is about 306.6 miles (493.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
306.61 mi
05h 26m
Flight
217.45 mi
349.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.45 mi
Kilometers
349.95 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.61 mi
Kilometers
493.44 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM PDT
Return by in Cutten
Thu, Apr 23, 10:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cutten
2026-04-22T23:18
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:08 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cutten
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Anderson
CA

City in Shasta County, California, USA

From Cutten
162 mi
02h 43m
To Laguna
144.7 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fern Street

    11 m · 6 sec · Fern Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Drive

    1239 ft · 29 sec · Walnut Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hemlock Street

    72 m · 6 sec · Hemlock Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Dolbeer Street

    933 ft · 28 sec · Dolbeer Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Manzanita Avenue

    666 ft · 24 sec · Manzanita Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue

    2636 ft · 55 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Avenue

    1410 ft · 48 sec · West Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on V Street

    62 m · 4 sec · V Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Redwood Highway

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Redwood Highway

  11. 11

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

    1744 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    136.3 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Court Street

    888 ft · 25 sec · Court Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Tehama Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Tehama Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Sacramento

    3233 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway

    31.8 mi · 34 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Westside Freeway

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Westside Freeway

  20. 20

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

    2110 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    1936 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    3077 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  27. 27

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

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  32. 32

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cutten 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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 299 East
137 mi · 45%
Westside Freeway
127 mi · 42%
Cascade Wonderland Highway
31.8 mi · 10%
Redwood Highway
8.67 mi · 3%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 2%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CA 299 East

Continue straight

136 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.2 mi
217.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anderson
02h 43m from Cutten
Leave By
6:08 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Cutten and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306.6 miles (493.4 km) and usually takes 05h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162 miles from Cutten and 144.7 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.2 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.42 one way or $124.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Cutten and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Anderson

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 Anderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sculpture Park
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Sculpture Park

Redding , CA
777 Cypress Ave, Redding, CA 96001, United States
Rating 4.0/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction
Redding Electric Utility
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Redding Electric Utility

Redding , CA
20055 Viking Way bldg 2, Redding, CA 96003
Rating 2.1/5 36 reviews Electric utility company,City government office
Redding City Hall
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Redding City Hall

Redding , CA
777 Cypress Ave, Redding, CA 96001
Rating 4.1/5 93 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Redding station

17 mi away
1620 Yuba Street
BUS

Redding (RABA Transit Center), California

17 mi away
1530 Yuba Street
BUS

Red Bluff, California

30 mi away
228 S. Main Street
BUS

Corning, California

58 mi away
1081 Solano Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cutten and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 217.45 mi (349.95 km).

Cutten

#1 Cutten

Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California

Population3,108
Coordinates40.7698500, -124.1428400
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Fern Street (-124.14284, 40.769851)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.82 gal
40.96 L · about $62.42
Round trip
$124.84
21.64 gal · 81.92 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.3 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $62.42 $124.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $65.63 $131.27
Premium $6.24 $67.55 $135.10
Diesel $7.57 $81.87 $163.75

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 Cutten and Laguna. The current time is 23:18:04.

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.