How far is Kings Beach, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Kings Beach, CA to Laguna, CA is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
125.82 mi
02h 18m
Flight
94.02 mi
151.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.02 mi
Kilometers
151.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.82 mi
Kilometers
202.48 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 16, 2:38 PM PDT
Return by in Kings Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 4:56 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kings Beach
2026-04-16T12:19
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 16, 2:38 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kings Beach
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
Colfax
CA

City in California, USA

From Kings Beach
62.3 mi
01h 09m
To Laguna
63.4 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kings Beach and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Trout Avenue

    35 m · 10 sec · Trout Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Deer Street

    23 m · 6 sec · Deer Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Lake Boulevard

    1298 ft · 40 sec · North Lake Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Shore Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · North Shore Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Senator Paul J. Lunardi Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Senator Paul J. Lunardi Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on California Highway 267

    5.8 mi · 8 min · California Highway 267

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    851 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward CA 89

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

    84.2 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1653 ft · 21 sec · Capital City Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Sacramento Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  20. 20

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kings Beach 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan S. Hart Freeway
84.2 mi · 67%
Capital City Freeway
8.97 mi · 7%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.79 mi · 6%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.06 mi · 6%
California Highway 267
5.98 mi · 5%
Senator Paul J. Lunardi Memorial Highway
5.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alan S. Hart Freeway

Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

84.2 mi · 01h 37m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
01h 09m from Kings Beach
Leave By
1:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Kings Beach and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kings Beach to Laguna?

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Kings Beach and 63.4 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 1:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.61 one way or $51.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Kings Beach and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Colfax

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

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

RAIL

Colfax

99 Railroad St. at Church St.
BUS

Grass Valley, California

16 mi away
125 E. Main Street
RAIL

Auburn

25 mi away
277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St.
RAIL

Rocklin

42 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kings Beach and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 94.02 mi (151.31 km).

Kings Beach

#1 Kings Beach

Census-designated place in Placer County, California

Population3,796
Coordinates39.2376800, -120.0265800
Altitude1905
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Trout Avenue (-120.02658, 39.237728)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.81 L · about $25.61
Round trip
$51.23
8.88 gal · 33.62 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $25.61 $51.23
Mid-grade $6.07 $26.93 $53.87
Premium $6.24 $27.72 $55.44
Diesel $7.57 $33.60 $67.19

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kings Beach and Laguna. The current time is 12:19:48.

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.