How far is Gustine, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Gustine, CA to Laguna, CA is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
98.82 mi
01h 42m
Flight
83.66 mi
134.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.66 mi
Kilometers
134.63 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.82 mi
Kilometers
159.04 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM PDT
Return by in Gustine
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gustine
2026-04-23T00:13
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gustine
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
Lathrop
CA

City in California

From Gustine
49.3 mi
00h 51m
To Laguna
49.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    1527 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 6th Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto 6th Avenue

    851 ft · 14 sec · 6th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Avenue

    2518 ft · 43 sec · South Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Santa Nella Road

    3174 ft · 1 min · Santa Nella Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sullivan Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Sullivan Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    28 mi · 30 min · Westside Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  14. 14

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left 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 Gustine and Laguna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
88.1 mi · 89%
Sullivan Road
4.39 mi · 4%
Elk Grove Boulevard
3.31 mi · 3%
Foulks Ranch Drive
0.68 mi · 1%
Santa Nella Road
0.6 mi · 1%
South Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

34.6 mi · 00h 38m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lathrop
00h 51m from Gustine
Leave By
3:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gustine and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gustine to Laguna?

The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Lathrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Gustine and 49.5 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.13 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gustine and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Lathrop

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

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

RAIL

Manteca, CA

3 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

14 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
BUS

Tracy, California

15 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

15 mi away
949 East Channel St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gustine and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 83.66 mi (134.63 km).

Gustine

#1 Gustine

City in Merced County, California, United States of America

Population5,709
Coordinates37.2577200, -120.9988200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-120.998853, 37.257712)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $20.13
Round trip
$40.27
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $20.13 $40.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $21.17 $42.34
Premium $6.24 $21.79 $43.58
Diesel $7.57 $26.41 $52.82

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 Gustine and Laguna. The current time is 00:13:14.

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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.