How far is Laguna, CA from Bodfish, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Bodfish, CA is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Fresno 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 Bodfish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Bodfish.
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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
109.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Avenue
2.8 mi · 3 min · Golden State Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 178: Lake Isabella
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 178 East: Lake Isabella
904 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway
6.7 mi · 8 min · CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Route 178
31.9 mi · 46 min · Route 178
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Continue on Isabella Walker Pass Road
121 m · 5 sec · Isabella Walker Pass Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Bodfish
1317 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Elizabeth Norris Road
1692 ft · 36 sec · Elizabeth Norris Road
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Turn right onto Lake Isabella Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · Lake Isabella Boulevard
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Continue on Caliente Bodfish Road
576 ft · 21 sec · Caliente Bodfish Road
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Turn left onto Columbus Avenue
1261 ft · 55 sec · Columbus Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbus Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Bodfish.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Sacramento Freeway
Keep slight left
109 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Bodfish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Bodfish?
The road trip is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km) and usually takes 05h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Old Fig Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.4 miles from Laguna and 153.3 miles from Bodfish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.42 one way or $124.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Bodfish.
Stop Ideas Near Old Fig Garden
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 Old Fig Garden.
Fresno station
Madera
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Bodfish. Straight-line distance: 253.9 mi (408.62 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 Bodfish
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 1,956 |
| Coordinates | 35.5880100, -118.4920300 |
| Altitude | 819 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bodfish (-118.49203, 35.58801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $62.42 | $124.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $65.63 | $131.27 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $67.55 | $135.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $81.87 | $163.75 |
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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