How far is Gridley, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Gridley, CA to Laguna, CA is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.69 mi
01h 22m
Flight
66.74 mi
107.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.74 mi
Kilometers
107.4 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.69 mi
Kilometers
116.98 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 9:09 PM PDT
Return by in Gridley
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gridley
2026-04-22T19:47
Arrive Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 9:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gridley
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
Wheatland
CA

City in California, United States

From Gridley
35.8 mi
00h 41m
To Laguna
36.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    1609 ft · 36 sec · Sycamore Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    50.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Westside Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco

    2110 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    1936 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    3077 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  17. 17

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 10%
Westside Freeway
6.17 mi · 8%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 4%
Capital City Freeway
1.47 mi · 2%
US 50 East
0.95 mi · 1%
Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

50.7 mi · 01h 04m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wheatland
00h 41m from Gridley
Leave By
3:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Gridley 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 Gridley to Laguna?

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 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?

Wheatland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Gridley and 36.8 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 3:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wheatland

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

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

BUS

Marysville, California

21 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
RAIL

Rocklin

29 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Roseville station

31 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Auburn

32 mi away
277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gridley and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 66.74 mi (107.4 km).

Gridley

#1 Gridley

City in California

Population7,397
Coordinates39.3637800, -121.6935800
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-121.693332, 39.363838)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $14.83
Round trip
$29.65
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $14.83 $29.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $15.59 $31.18
Premium $6.24 $16.04 $32.09
Diesel $7.57 $19.45 $38.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gridley and Laguna. The current time is 19:47:00.

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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.