How far is Fairbanks Ranch, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Fairbanks Ranch, CA to Laguna, CA is about 487.2 miles (784.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 443.8 miles (714.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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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 08h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbanks Ranch and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks Ranch and Laguna.
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Start on Circa del Sur
979 ft · 50 sec · Circa del Sur
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Dieguito Road
1640 ft · 36 sec · San Dieguito Road
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Turn right onto El Apajo
2990 ft · 56 sec · El Apajo
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Continue on Via de Santa Fe
2130 ft · 46 sec · Via de Santa Fe
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Turn left onto Calzada del Bosque
1.1 mi · 2 min · Calzada del Bosque
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Keep slight left to continue on Calzada del Bosque
68 m · 12 sec · Calzada del Bosque
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Turn left onto Linea del Cielo
1.2 mi · 2 min · Linea del Cielo
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Continue on Lomas Santa Fe Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lomas Santa Fe Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North
1429 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
28.9 mi · 35 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road
1266 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
527 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Jamboree Road
760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Newport Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1127 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard
1492 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn left 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 Fairbanks Ranch and Laguna.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Fairbanks Ranch and Clear near Laguna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairbanks Ranch to Laguna?
The road trip is about 487.2 miles (784.1 km) and usually takes 08h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 239.4 miles from Fairbanks Ranch and 247.7 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 443.8 miles (714.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $107.63 one way or $215.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairbanks Ranch and Clear near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks Ranch and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 443.83 mi (714.28 km).
#1 Fairbanks Ranch
Situated inland in San Diego County at an elevation of approximately 161 feet, this census-designated place occupies rolling terrain in Southern California.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.9939300, -117.1872600 |
| 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: 784 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 04m |
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 | $107.63 | $215.25 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $111.72 | $223.44 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $114.98 | $229.97 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $144.62 | $289.24 |
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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