How far is Diamond Springs, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Diamond Springs, CA to Laguna, CA is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
Census designated place in Sacramento County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Diamond Springs and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Diamond Springs and Laguna.
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Start on Pleasant Valley Road
938 ft · 34 sec · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right onto China Garden Road
3149 ft · 1 min · China Garden Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Missouri Flat Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Missouri Flat Road
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Turn left
1792 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 16 East: Power Inn Road, Howe Avenue
1530 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Howe Avenue
2225 ft · 49 sec · Howe Avenue
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Continue on Power Inn Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Power Inn Road
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Turn right onto Calvine Road
790 ft · 16 sec · Calvine Road
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Continue on Cosumnes River Boulevard
2731 ft · 55 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 Diamond Springs and Laguna.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Missouri Flat Road
Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Diamond Springs 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 Diamond Springs to Laguna?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Gold River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Diamond Springs and 22.9 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.46 one way or $18.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Diamond Springs and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Gold River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
North Point Park
City of Folsom Solid Waste
Sunrise Recreation and Park District
City of Rocklin Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gold River.
Roseville station
Rocklin
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Diamond Springs and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 37.94 mi (61.06 km).
#1 Diamond Springs
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California
| Population | 11,037 |
| Coordinates | 38.6946300, -120.8149400 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
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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