How far is Jackson, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Jackson, CA to Laguna, CA is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
48.7 mi
00h 59m
Flight
35.54 mi
57.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.54 mi
Kilometers
57.2 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.7 mi
Kilometers
78.37 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM PDT
Return by in Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-22T19:47
Arrive Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Live Oak
CA

City in Sutter County, California, United States

From Jackson
22 mi
00h 29m
To Laguna
26.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
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 Jackson and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    652 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    33 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Jackson Road

    20.6 mi · 30 min · Jackson Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Grant Line Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Grant Line Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bond Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Bond Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bond Road

    142 m · 11 sec · Bond Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Laguna Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1736 ft · 46 sec · Bruceville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  13. 13

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson Road
20.6 mi · 42%
Grant Line Road
7.16 mi · 15%
Bond Road
4.59 mi · 9%
Laguna Boulevard
1.36 mi · 3%
Bruceville Road
0.33 mi · 1%
Seasons Drive
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jackson Road

Turn left onto Jackson Road

20.6 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
00h 29m from Jackson
Leave By
4:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Jackson and 26.7 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Live Oak and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.2 mi away

City of Folsom Solid Waste

Folsom , CA
1300 Leidesdorff St, Folsom, CA 95630, United States
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City government office,Waste management service
Sacramento County Municipal Services
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Sacramento County Municipal Services

Fair Oaks , CA
5229 Hazel Ave b, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, United States
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews County government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Sacramento County Juvenile Hall

Sacramento , CA
9601 Kiefer Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95827, United States
Rating 3.7/5 30 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.

RAIL

Roseville station

35 mi away
201 Pacific Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

36 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
BUS

Placerville, California

36 mi away
Mosquito Rd. and Clay St.
RAIL

Rocklin

37 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 35.54 mi (57.2 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

County seat of Amador County, California

Population4,973
Coordinates38.3488000, -120.7741000
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-120.774051, 38.348825)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.5 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.85
3.44 gal · 13 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.92 $19.85
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.43 $20.87
Premium $6.24 $10.74 $21.48
Diesel $7.57 $13.02 $26.03

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 Jackson and Laguna. The current time is 19:47:48.

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.