How far is Laguna, CA from Big Pine, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Big Pine, CA is about 291.1 miles (468.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.
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 California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Big Pine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Big Pine.
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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
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road
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Turn right
104 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
1295 ft · 26 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard
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Continue on Calvine Road
2151 ft · 45 sec · Calvine Road
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Turn left onto Power Inn Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Power Inn Road
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Continue on Howe Avenue
536 ft · 9 sec · Howe Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe
2910 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
55.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Continue straight
32.7 mi · 45 min
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Continue straight
1795 ft · 34 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17 mi · 23 min
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Turn right
11.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Route 395
39.8 mi · 51 min · Route 395
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Turn left onto Emigrant Street
2635 ft · 42 sec · Emigrant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sinclair Street
549 ft · 14 sec · Sinclair Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
43.8 mi · 53 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
43.6 mi · 51 min
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Turn right onto North Barlow Lane
1 mi · 2 min · North Barlow Lane
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Turn left onto West Line Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Line Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on El Camino Sierra
5 mi · 6 min · El Camino Sierra
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
141 m · 11 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Big Pine.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
El Dorado Freeway
Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
55.8 mi · 01h 07m
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 Sunny near Big Pine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Big Pine?
The road trip is about 291.1 miles (468.5 km) and usually takes 06h 17m 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?
South Lake Tahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Laguna and 145.6 miles from Big Pine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.2 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 $59.25 one way or $118.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Sunny near Big Pine.
Stop Ideas Near South Lake Tahoe
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 South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe, California
Stateline Transit Center, California
Stateline, NV
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Big Pine. Straight-line distance: 191.87 mi (308.78 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 Big Pine
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
| Population | 1,756 |
| Coordinates | 37.1649300, -118.2895500 |
| Altitude | 1216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Pine (-118.28955, 37.16493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $59.25 | $118.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $62.30 | $124.60 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $64.12 | $128.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $77.71 | $155.43 |
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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