How far is Grass Valley, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Grass Valley, CA to Laguna, CA is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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 22m.
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.
The most populous city in Placer County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grass Valley and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grass Valley and Laguna.
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Start on Stewart Street
36 m · 11 sec · Stewart Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
104 m · 13 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Auburn Street
1093 ft · 26 sec · South Auburn Street
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Take the ramp right
1105 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Center Freeway
14.9 mi · 20 min · Golden Center Freeway
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Continue on Grass Valley Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Grass Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway
33 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grass Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway
32 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Grass Valley Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.8 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
1653 ft · 21 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on South Sacramento Freeway
7.8 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 Grass Valley and Laguna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.8 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley to Laguna?
The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Rocklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Grass Valley and 35 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Grass Valley and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Rocklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Citrus Heights City Hall
City of Folsom Solid Waste
Sunrise Recreation and Park District
Roseville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocklin.
Rocklin
Roseville station
Auburn
Sacramento Valley Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grass Valley and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 58.5 mi (94.14 km).
#1 Grass Valley
City in Nevada County, California, United States
| Population | 12,763 |
| Coordinates | 39.2190600, -121.0610600 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $14.08 | $28.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $18.46 | $36.93 |
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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