How far is Laguna, CA from Auburn, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Auburn, CA is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.66 mi
00h 54m
Flight
37.82 mi
60.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.82 mi
Kilometers
60.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.66 mi
Kilometers
73.49 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Fri, Apr 10, 12:19 PM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Fri, Apr 10, 1:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-10T11:24
Arrive Auburn
Fri, Apr 10, 12:19 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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

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
Foothill Farms
CA

Census designated place

From Laguna
22.8 mi
00h 27m
To Auburn
22.8 mi
00h 27m

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
50°F
Friday Night

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.5 mi · 12 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Capital City Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Capital City Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street

    106 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Maple Street

    989 ft · 20 sec · Maple Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    56 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.6 mi · 36%
South Sacramento Freeway
10.5 mi · 23%
Capital City Freeway
8.86 mi · 19%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.05 mi · 15%
Laguna Boulevard
1.15 mi · 3%
Seasons Drive
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alan S. Hart Freeway

Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foothill Farms
00h 27m from Laguna
Leave By
4:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Foothill Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Laguna and 22.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Foothill Farms

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 Foothill Farms and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot
Citrus Heights Community Center
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Citrus Heights Community Center

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 4.8/5 20 reviews Community center,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 3.5 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Foothill Farms.

RAIL

Roseville station

10 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Rocklin

16 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

17 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

17 mi away
401 I Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 37.82 mi (60.86 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Auburn

City in California, United States

Population14,205
Coordinates38.8965700, -121.0768900
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Auburn (-121.07689, 38.89657)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.77
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.38 $20.77
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.92 $21.84
Premium $6.24 $11.24 $22.47
Diesel $7.57 $13.62 $27.24

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 Auburn. The current time is 11:24:39.

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.