How far is Laguna, CA from Arcata, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Arcata, CA is about 317 miles (510.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Shasta County, California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Arcata.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Arcata.
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Start on Fall Breeze Court
56 m · 10 sec · Fall Breeze Court
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Turn right onto Mapleview Way
47 m · 10 sec · Mapleview Way
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Turn right onto November Drive
546 ft · 26 sec · November Drive
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Turn left onto Seasons Drive
1694 ft · 48 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn left onto Bruceville Road
1673 ft · 43 sec · Bruceville Road
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Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard
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Continue on Bond Road
844 ft · 16 sec · Bond Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 North: Sacramento
1044 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
2549 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
803 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Redding
1407 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5: Redding
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway
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Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
31.6 mi · 34 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 44: Eureka, Susanville
915 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 44 West: Eureka, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Pine Street
149 m · 18 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Eureka Way
25 mi · 30 min · Eureka Way
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Continue straight
111.6 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
2140 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Samoa Sunny Brae
1082 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 255: Arcata, Sunnybrae
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
768 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Samoa Boulevard
102 m · 8 sec · Samoa Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
1373 ft · 33 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Arcata.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Arcata.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Arcata?
The road trip is about 317 miles (510.2 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.5 miles from Laguna and 158.5 miles from Arcata.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.7 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.56 one way or $129.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Arcata.
Stop Ideas Near Anderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anderson Building Permits
Red Bluff Police Department
Red Bluff City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anderson.
Redding station
Redding (RABA Transit Center), California
Red Bluff, California
Corning, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Arcata. Straight-line distance: 220.34 mi (354.61 km).
#1 Laguna
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 1,370,232 |
| Coordinates | 38.4210200, -121.4238400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arcata
City in California
| Population | 18,044 |
| Coordinates | 40.8665200, -124.0828400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arcata (-124.08284, 40.86652)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $64.56 | $129.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $67.88 | $135.76 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $69.86 | $139.72 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $84.67 | $169.35 |
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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