How far is Escalon, CA from Laguna, CA?

Fastest route

The distance between Escalon, CA and Laguna, CA is 55.5 miles (89.2 kilometers) by car, following the CA-99 S route. The fastest route from Escalon to Laguna is 1 hour and 12 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop. The halfway point is Oakdale, CA.

Here are the steps to get from Escalon to Laguna by car:

  1. Head northeast on S Main St toward CA-120 E.
  2. Turn right onto CA-120 E.
  3. Continue to follow CA-120 E.
  4. Take exit 252A for CA-99 S toward Fresno.
  5. Merge onto CA-99 S.
  6. Take exit 252A for Mariposa Rd toward Laguna.
  7. Merge onto Mariposa Rd.
  8. Turn left onto Laguna Blvd.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.59 mi
01h 04m
Flight
48.89 mi
78.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.89 mi
Kilometers
78.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.59 mi
Kilometers
91.07 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sun, Apr 26, 3:55 PM PDT
Return by in Escalon
Sun, Apr 26, 4:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Escalon
2026-04-26T14:51
Arrive Laguna
Sun, Apr 26, 3:55 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Escalon
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
Morada
CA

Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California

From Escalon
29.3 mi
00h 32m
To Laguna
27.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Yosemite Avenue

    60 m · 33 sec · Yosemite Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Yosemite Avenue

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Yosemite Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1270 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    33.9 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road

    1745 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Laguna Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1736 ft · 46 sec · Bruceville Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  11. 11

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yosemite Avenue
56.1 mi · 99%
Laguna Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3%
Bruceville Road
0.33 mi · 1%
Seasons Drive
0.32 mi · 1%
November Drive
0.1 mi
Fall Breeze Court
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Yosemite Avenue

Keep slight left

33.9 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morada
00h 32m from Escalon
Leave By
4:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Escalon and Slight 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 Escalon to Laguna?

The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Morada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Escalon and 27.2 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Escalon and Slight Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Morada

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morada, 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 Morada.

RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

10 mi away
949 East Channel St.
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

11 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
RAIL

Lodi

11 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street
RAIL

Manteca, CA

27 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Escalon and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 48.89 mi (78.68 km).

Escalon

#1 Escalon

City in San Joaquin County, California, United States of America

Population7,580
Coordinates37.7978100, -120.9979200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Yosemite Avenue (-120.997708, 37.797997)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $11.54
Round trip
$23.08
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.54 $23.08
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.13 $24.26
Premium $6.24 $12.49 $24.97
Diesel $7.57 $15.13 $30.27

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Escalon and Laguna. The current time is 14:51:37.

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.