How far is Durham, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Durham, CA to Laguna, CA is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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 Yuba County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Laguna.
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Start on Midway
22 m · 8 sec · Midway
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Turn left onto Durham-Dayton Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Durham-Dayton Highway
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Take the ramp right
2010 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Oroville, Marysville
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1272 ft · 31 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto E Street
4.2 mi · 5 min · E Street
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Keep slight right
17.5 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left onto Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 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 Durham 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.
Oroville
Merge slight right
19.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Clear leaving Durham and Clear near Laguna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Laguna?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Olivehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Durham and 47.5 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Durham and Clear near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Olivehurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olivehurst.
Marysville, California
Rocklin
Grass Valley, California
Roseville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 87.03 mi (140.06 km).
#1 Durham
Situated in the northern Sacramento Valley at an elevation of 161 feet, this unincorporated community within Butte County is characterized by its flat, rural surroundings.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6462700, -121.7999800 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $6.26 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $22.81 | $45.62 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $28.69 | $57.38 |
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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