How far is Empire, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Empire, CA to Laguna, CA is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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 San Joaquin County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Empire and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Empire and Laguna.
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Start on Yosemite Boulevard
3.8 mi · 7 min · Yosemite Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto La Loma Avenue
1705 ft · 36 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Loma Avenue
37 m · 8 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto La Loma Avenue
1881 ft · 38 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Loma Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto La Loma Avenue
1329 ft · 27 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Loma Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto La Loma Avenue
156 m · 12 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Continue on 19th Street
527 ft · 12 sec · 19th Street
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Turn straight onto Downey Avenue
1011 ft · 22 sec · Downey Avenue
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Continue on Needham Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Needham Street
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Continue on Needham Street
1374 ft · 39 sec · Needham Street
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Turn right onto Kansas Avenue Extension
1280 ft · 38 sec · Kansas Avenue Extension
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Take the ramp left
650 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
33.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
1745 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Laguna Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bruceville Road
1736 ft · 46 sec · 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 Empire 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.
Kansas Avenue Extension
Keep slight left
33.9 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Empire 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 Empire to Laguna?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
August is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Empire and 37.5 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.65 one way or $29.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Empire and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near August
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lodi
Lodi City Animal Shelter
City of Lodi Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to August.
Robert J. Cabral Station
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Lodi
Manteca, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Empire and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 61.08 mi (98.3 km).
#1 Empire
Place in Stanislaus County, USA
| Population | 4,189 |
| Coordinates | 37.6382600, -120.9021500 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $14.65 | $29.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.86 | $31.71 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
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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