How far is Laguna, CA from Boulder Creek, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Boulder Creek, CA is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
134.27 mi
02h 55m
Flight
97.26 mi
156.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.26 mi
Kilometers
156.53 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.27 mi
Kilometers
216.08 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boulder Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-23T03:52
Arrive Boulder Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Livermore
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Laguna
67.2 mi
01h 27m
To Boulder Creek
67.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
Boulder Creek Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Thursday
Using Ben Lomond as the closest live forecast in the Santa Cruz County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Boulder Creek.

  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

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue

    1611 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Isabel Avenue

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Vallecitos Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Vallecitos Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose

    2276 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 262

    866 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Nimitz Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Bear Creek Road

    644 ft · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    75 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bear Creek Road

    12.9 mi · 27 min · Bear Creek Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Avenue

    892 ft · 34 sec · Central Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Middleton Avenue

    31 m · 3 sec · Middleton Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Middleton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
45.4 mi · 34%
Nimitz Freeway
21.8 mi · 16%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 10%
Bear Creek Road
13 mi · 10%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 10%
I 680 South
8.76 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

45.4 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
01h 27m from Laguna
Leave By
12:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Boulder Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Boulder Creek?

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Laguna and 67.1 miles from Boulder Creek.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 12:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.35 one way or $54.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Sunny near Boulder Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Livermore

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

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

BUS

Livermore, California

4 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Livermore, CA

5 mi away
575 South Vasco Road
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

10 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

12 mi away
5801 Owens Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Boulder Creek. Straight-line distance: 97.26 mi (156.53 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Boulder Creek

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

Population4,923
Coordinates37.1260600, -122.1221900
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Boulder Creek (-122.12219, 37.12606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.93 L · about $27.35
Round trip
$54.69
9.48 gal · 35.86 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $27.35 $54.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $28.75 $57.51
Premium $6.24 $29.59 $59.18
Diesel $7.57 $35.87 $71.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Boulder Creek. The current time is 03:52:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.