How far is Laguna, CA from Ashland, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Ashland, CA is about 96.3 miles (155 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
96.29 mi
01h 53m
Flight
62.67 mi
100.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.67 mi
Kilometers
100.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.29 mi
Kilometers
154.97 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland
Fri, Apr 10, 11:27 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Fri, Apr 10, 1:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-10T09:33
Arrive Ashland
Fri, Apr 10, 11:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laguna
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lathrop
CA

City in California

From Laguna
48.2 mi
00h 56m
To Ashland
48.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
54°F
Friday Night

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 29 sec · November Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive

    1011 ft · 33 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hood Franklin Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    986 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    45.4 mi · 50 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    1.1 km · 44 sec · Castro Valley Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 185: East 14th Street

    1152 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 14th Street

    2434 ft · 59 sec · East 14th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 164th Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · 164th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
62.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lathrop
00h 56m from Laguna
Leave By
2:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laguna and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.3 miles (155 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Lathrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Laguna and 48.2 miles from Ashland.

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

The direct path is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 2:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.92 one way or $31.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Laguna and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.

Stop Ideas Near Lathrop

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

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

RAIL

Manteca, CA

3 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

14 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
BUS

Tracy, California

15 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

15 mi away
949 East Channel St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 62.67 mi (100.86 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Ashland

City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States

Population21,925
Coordinates37.6946500, -122.1138500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Ashland (-122.11385, 37.69465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.46 L · about $15.92
Round trip
$31.84
5.52 gal · 20.92 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $15.92 $31.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $16.74 $33.48
Premium $6.24 $17.23 $34.46
Diesel $7.57 $20.88 $41.77

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Ashland. The current time is 09:33:47.

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.