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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Trout Avenue
35 m · 10 sec · Trout Avenue
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Turn left onto Deer Street
23 m · 6 sec · Deer Street
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Turn right onto North Lake Boulevard
1298 ft · 40 sec · North Lake Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Shore Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · North Shore Boulevard
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Continue on Senator Paul J. Lunardi Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Senator Paul J. Lunardi Memorial Highway
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Continue on California Highway 267
5.8 mi · 8 min · California Highway 267
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Continue straight
851 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp left toward CA 89
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
84.2 mi · 1 hr 37 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 Kings Beach 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
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.
Colfax
Grass Valley, California
Auburn
Rocklin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kings Beach and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 94.02 mi (151.31 km).
#1 Kings Beach
Census-designated place in Placer County, California
| Population | 3,796 |
| Coordinates | 39.2376800, -120.0265800 |
| Altitude | 1905 |
| 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: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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