How far is Interlaken, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Interlaken, CA to Laguna, CA is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.65 mi
02h 45m
Flight
102.95 mi
165.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.95 mi
Kilometers
165.68 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.65 mi
Kilometers
240.84 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM PDT
Return by in Interlaken
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Interlaken
2026-04-22T23:19
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Interlaken
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
Livermore
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Interlaken
74.8 mi
01h 22m
To Laguna
74.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph WSW
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 Interlaken and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Keep slight right

    31 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    599 ft · 60 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lake Avenue

    2871 ft · 51 sec · East Lake Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Hecker Pass Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Hecker Pass Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Hecker Pass Highway

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Hecker Pass Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Watsonville Road

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Watsonville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Butterfield Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Butterfield Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Tennant Avenue

    2315 ft · 50 sec · Tennant Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 North: San Jose

    1143 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · South Valley Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280, I 680: Downtown San Jose, Sacramento

    2992 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Sacramento

    2997 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Sinclair Freeway

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Sinclair Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    2679 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  27. 27

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  30. 30

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Interlaken 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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
46.8 mi · 31%
Sinclair Freeway
20.8 mi · 14%
South Valley Freeway
19.2 mi · 13%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 10%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 9%
Watsonville Road
7.34 mi · 5%
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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
01h 22m from Interlaken
Leave By
12:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Interlaken 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 Interlaken to Laguna?

The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Interlaken and 74.9 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 12:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.46 one way or $60.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Livermore

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

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

BUS

Livermore, California

4 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Livermore, CA

5 mi away
575 South Vasco Road
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

10 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

12 mi away
5801 Owens Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Interlaken and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 102.95 mi (165.68 km).

Interlaken

#1 Interlaken

Resort town in the Swiss canton of Bern

Population5,606
Coordinates36.9513400, -121.7338400
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-121.734727, 36.951286)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.99 L · about $30.46
Round trip
$60.92
10.56 gal · 39.98 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $30.46 $60.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $32.03 $64.06
Premium $6.24 $32.96 $65.93
Diesel $7.57 $39.95 $79.91

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 Interlaken and Laguna. The current time is 23:19:05.

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.