How far is Laguna, CA from Atwater, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Atwater, CA is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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.
A city in San Joaquin County, California.
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 Atwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Atwater.
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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 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
2468 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
46 mi · 53 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Keep slight left
44.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Atwater
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Atwater Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Atwater Boulevard
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Turn left onto 4th Street
629 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
42 m · 6 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Atwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Sacramento Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
46 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Atwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Atwater?
The road trip is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Manteca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Laguna and 47.2 miles from Atwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 2:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.21 one way or $38.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Atwater.
Stop Ideas Near Manteca
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 Manteca.
Manteca, CA
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Robert J. Cabral Station
Tracy, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Atwater. Straight-line distance: 86.45 mi (139.12 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 Atwater
City in California
| Population | 30,296 |
| Coordinates | 37.3477200, -120.6090800 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atwater (-120.60908, 37.34772)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $25.20 | $50.40 |
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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