How far is Laguna, CA from Anderson, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Anderson, CA is about 165 miles (265.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.99 mi
03h 03m
Flight
147.63 mi
237.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.63 mi
Kilometers
237.58 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.99 mi
Kilometers
265.52 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Anderson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laguna
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Williams
CA

City in Colusa County, California, United States

From Laguna
82.6 mi
01h 31m
To Anderson
82.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 10 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mapleview Way

    47 m · 10 sec · Mapleview Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto November Drive

    546 ft · 26 sec · November Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 48 sec · Seasons Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1673 ft · 43 sec · Bruceville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Bond Road

    844 ft · 16 sec · Bond Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 North: Sacramento

    1044 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe

    2549 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding

    803 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Redding

    1407 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5: Redding

    1615 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Westside Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway

    20 mi · 21 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Anderson, Deschutes Road, Factory Outlet Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
128 mi · 77%
Cascade Wonderland Highway
21.9 mi · 13%
South Sacramento Freeway
9.91 mi · 6%
US 50 West
1.28 mi · 1%
Capital City Freeway
1.22 mi · 1%
Laguna Boulevard
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

121 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
147.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williams
01h 31m from Laguna
Leave By
10:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Anderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165 miles (265.5 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Laguna and 82.5 miles from Anderson.

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

The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 10:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.58 one way or $67.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Williams

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 Williams and the surrounding midpoint area.
Northview Park
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Northview Park

Williams , CA
180 Virginia St, Williams, CA 95987, United States
Rating 4.5/5 115 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Colusa
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

City of Colusa

Colusa , CA
425 Webster St, Colusa, CA 95932, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Water Department

Williams , CA
810 E St, Williams, CA 95987, United States
Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Marysville, California

48 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
BUS

Oroville, California

64 mi away
Hwy 70 and Grand Ave.
RAIL

Chico station

68 mi away
West 5th and Orange Streets
RAIL

Davis station

77 mi away
840 Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 147.63 mi (237.58 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Anderson

#2 Anderson

City in Shasta County, California, USA

Population10,565
Coordinates40.4482100, -122.2977800
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Anderson (-122.29778, 40.44821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.04 L · about $33.58
Round trip
$67.15
11.64 gal · 44.08 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $33.58 $67.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $35.30 $70.61
Premium $6.24 $36.33 $72.67
Diesel $7.57 $44.04 $88.08

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 Laguna and Anderson. The current time is 03:51:34.

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.