How far is Hayfork, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Hayfork, CA to Laguna, CA is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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
223.61 mi
04h 09m
Flight
174.7 mi
281.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.7 mi
Kilometers
281.16 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.61 mi
Kilometers
359.87 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM PDT
Return by in Hayfork
Sun, Apr 19, 12:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hayfork
2026-04-19T04:30
Arrive Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hayfork
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
Orland
CA

City in Glenn County, California

From Hayfork
118.1 mi
02h 04m
To Laguna
105.6 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23.7 mi · 35 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    36.5 mi · 42 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Court Street

    888 ft · 25 sec · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tehama Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Tehama Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Sacramento

    3233 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway

    31.8 mi · 34 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Westside Freeway

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

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

    2110 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    1936 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    3077 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  22. 22

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hayfork 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
127 mi · 57%
Cascade Wonderland Highway
31.8 mi · 14%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 3%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 1%
Tehama Street
1.56 mi · 1%
Capital City Freeway
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Continue on Westside Freeway

93 mi · 01h 40m

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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
174.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orland
02h 04m from Hayfork
Leave By
8:42 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Hayfork and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Orland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Hayfork and 105.6 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 8:42 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.52 one way or $91.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Hayfork and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Orland

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

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

BUS

Corning, California

20 mi away
1081 Solano Street
RAIL

Chico station

30 mi away
West 5th and Orange Streets
BUS

Red Bluff, California

49 mi away
228 S. Main Street
BUS

Oroville, California

59 mi away
Hwy 70 and Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hayfork and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 174.7 mi (281.16 km).

Hayfork

#1 Hayfork

Census-designated place in Trinity County, California

Population2,368
Coordinates40.5543100, -123.1830800
Altitude704
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: CA 3 (-123.183062, 40.554101)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.87 L · about $45.52
Round trip
$91.03
15.78 gal · 59.74 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $45.52 $91.03
Mid-grade $6.07 $47.86 $95.72
Premium $6.24 $49.26 $98.51
Diesel $7.57 $59.70 $119.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hayfork and Laguna. The current time is 04:30:46.

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.