How far is Johnstonville, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Johnstonville, CA to Laguna, CA is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nevada County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnstonville and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnstonville and Laguna.
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Start on Johnstonville Road
50 m · 6 sec · Johnstonville Road
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Turn right onto Route 395
1953 ft · 33 sec · Route 395
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Continue on Route 395
64.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Route 395
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
15.6 mi · 18 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Sparks, Elko, Reno, Sacramento
793 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80: Reno, Sacramento
1748 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.6 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
101.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
1653 ft · 21 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on South Sacramento Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
1505 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn right onto November Drive
541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way
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Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnstonville and Laguna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
102 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Johnstonville and Clear near Laguna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnstonville to Laguna?
The road trip is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Truckee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Johnstonville and 93.2 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.39 one way or $90.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnstonville and Clear near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Truckee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Truckee.
Truckee station
Soda Springs, California
Reno
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnstonville and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 142.81 mi (229.83 km).
#1 Johnstonville
Located in the Honey Lake Valley of northeastern California at an elevation of 4131 feet, this census-designated place serves as a rural community near Susanville in Lassen County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3843400, -120.5874500 |
| Altitude | 1259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laguna
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 1,370,232 |
| Coordinates | 38.4210200, -121.4238400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $45.39 | $90.78 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $47.12 | $94.24 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $48.50 | $96.99 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $60.99 | $121.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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