How far is El Granada, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from El Granada, CA to Laguna, CA is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.83 mi
02h 24m
Flight
85.26 mi
137.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.26 mi
Kilometers
137.22 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.83 mi
Kilometers
199.29 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 AM PDT
Return by in El Granada
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Granada
2026-04-18T22:31
Arrive Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Granada
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
American Canyon
CA

City in Napa Valley, California

From El Granada
61.5 mi
01h 12m
To Laguna
62.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Granada and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue Portola

    59 m · 14 sec · Avenue Portola

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coronado Street

    37 m · 11 sec · Coronado Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Avenue Portola

    80 m · 13 sec · Avenue Portola

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Avenue Alhambra

    1 km · 2 min · Avenue Alhambra

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Capistrano Road

    70 m · 8 sec · Capistrano Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cabrillo Highway

    16.2 mi · 25 min · Cabrillo Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Junipero Serra Freeway

    1555 ft · 20 sec · Junipero Serra Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on John F Foran Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · John F Foran Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Southern Embarcadero Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Southern Embarcadero Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 6th Street

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Brannan Street

    906 ft · 25 sec · Brannan Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    631 ft · 20 sec · 5th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Bay Bridge, Oakland

    2596 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Route 80

    1313 ft · 22 sec · Route 80

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East

    2949 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Nimitz Freeway

    124 m · 6 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  32. 32

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

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  36. 36

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  37. 37

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Granada and Laguna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
56.6 mi · 46%
Cabrillo Highway
16.2 mi · 13%
Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 12%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 6%
Capital City Freeway
5.55 mi · 4%
John F Foran Freeway
4.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27.3 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Canyon
01h 12m from El Granada
Leave By
1:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Granada 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 El Granada to Laguna?

The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

American Canyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from El Granada and 62.4 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 1:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.21 one way or $50.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Granada and Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near American Canyon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around American Canyon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to American Canyon.

BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

5 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

5 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

20 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

21 mi away
177 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Granada and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 85.26 mi (137.22 km).

El Granada

#1 El Granada

Census designated place

Population5,467
Coordinates37.5027200, -122.4694200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Avenue Portola (-122.469396, 37.50271)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.54 L · about $25.21
Round trip
$50.42
8.74 gal · 33.08 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $25.21 $50.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $26.51 $53.02
Premium $6.24 $27.28 $54.56
Diesel $7.57 $33.07 $66.14

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 El Granada and Laguna. The current time is 22:31:07.

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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.