How far is Guadalupe, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Guadalupe, CA to Laguna, CA is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243 miles (391 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.23 mi
05h 07m
Flight
242.96 mi
391 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.96 mi
Kilometers
391 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.23 mi
Kilometers
508.92 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM PDT
Return by in Guadalupe
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guadalupe
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:44 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guadalupe
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tranquillity
CA

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

From Guadalupe
154.4 mi
02h 33m
To Laguna
161.8 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NW
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 Guadalupe and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    37 m · 7 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Guadalupe Street

    1109 ft · 19 sec · Guadalupe Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cabrillo Highway

    1137 ft · 18 sec · Cabrillo Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Guadalupe Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Guadalupe Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Willow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Mesa View Drive

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Mesa View Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Halcyon Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Halcyon Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cienaga Street

    111 m · 9 sec · Cienaga Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Halcyon Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Halcyon Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto El Camino Real

    646 ft · 20 sec · El Camino Real

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Brisco Road

    88 m · 14 sec · Brisco Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    885 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto El Camino Real

    3.3 mi · 4 min · El Camino Real

  14. 14

    Continue on Cabrillo Highway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Cabrillo Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on El Camino Real

    28.6 mi · 33 min · El Camino Real

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 46 East: Fresno, Bakersfield

    1044 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    25.8 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    149 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    19.4 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Skyline Boulevard

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Skyline Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on South Lassen Avenue

    2873 ft · 52 sec · South Lassen Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    126.3 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Westside Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  32. 32

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 28 sec · November Drive

  33. 33

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
186 mi · 59%
El Camino Real
32 mi · 10%
CA 46 East
19.6 mi · 6%
Cabrillo Highway
12.1 mi · 4%
Skyline Boulevard
5.59 mi · 2%
Guadalupe Road
5.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

126 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.2 mi
243 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tranquillity
02h 33m from Guadalupe
Leave By
6:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe to Laguna?

The road trip is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km) and usually takes 05h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tranquillity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.4 miles from Guadalupe and 161.8 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 243 miles (391 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.2 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.38 one way or $128.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tranquillity

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

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

RAIL

Madera

42 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Fresno station

43 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

43 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Lemoore, California

57 mi away
300 E Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guadalupe and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 242.96 mi (391 km).

Guadalupe

#1 Guadalupe

City in Santa Barbara County, California

Population8,140
Coordinates34.9716400, -120.5718400
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: 10th Street (-120.571967, 34.971442)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.16 gal
42.24 L · about $64.38
Round trip
$128.76
22.32 gal · 84.48 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $64.38 $128.76
Mid-grade $6.07 $67.70 $135.39
Premium $6.24 $69.67 $139.34
Diesel $7.57 $84.45 $168.90

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 Guadalupe and Laguna. The current time is 22:57:22.

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.