How far is Kensington, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Kensington, CA to Laguna, CA is about 88 miles (141.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
88.04 mi
01h 41m
Flight
58.38 mi
93.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.38 mi
Kilometers
93.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.04 mi
Kilometers
141.68 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 2:01 PM PDT
Return by in Kensington
Thu, Oct 15, 3:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kensington
2026-10-15T12:19
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 2:01 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kensington
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
Vacaville
CA

The most populous city in Solano County, California.

From Kensington
43.4 mi
00h 50m
To Laguna
44.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Arlington Avenue

    3003 ft · 1 min · Arlington Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Arlington Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Arlington Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cutting Boulevard

    2428 ft · 1 min · Cutting Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Cutting Boulevard

    2190 ft · 1 min · Cutting Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Sacramento

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Eastshore Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  24. 24

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kensington 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.2 mi · 57%
Eastshore Freeway
7.78 mi · 9%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 8%
Capital City Freeway
5.55 mi · 6%
Yolo Causeway
3.68 mi · 4%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27.3 mi · 00h 31m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
58.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vacaville
00h 50m from Kensington
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kensington and Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88 miles (141.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Vacaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Kensington and 44.7 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 3:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.47 one way or $38.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vacaville

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 Vacaville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park

Dixon , CA
Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

Vacaville Sewer Department

Vacaville , CA
650 Merchant St, Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews City government office,Public works department
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.7 mi away

Vacaville

Vacaville
Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall
Dixon City Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Dixon City Hall

Dixon , CA
600 E A St, Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 1.8/5 5 reviews City government office,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vacaville.

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

13 mi away
177 Main Street
RAIL

Davis station

30 mi away
840 Second Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

32 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Rio Vista, CA

34 mi away
28 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kensington and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 58.38 mi (93.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Kensington

Positioned in the Berkeley Hills of Contra Costa County at an average elevation of 581 feet, this unincorporated area borders Tilden Regional Park and the city of Berkeley.

Population0
Coordinates37.9104800, -122.2802500
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington Avenue (-122.280209, 37.910466)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.76 L · about $19.47
Round trip
$38.94
6.22 gal · 23.52 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $19.47 $38.94
Mid-grade $6.50 $20.21 $40.42
Premium $6.69 $20.80 $41.61
Diesel $8.41 $26.16 $52.33

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kensington and Laguna. The current time is 12:19:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.