How far is Laguna, CA from Carmichael, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Carmichael, CA is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 census-designated place in Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Carmichael.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Carmichael.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bruceville Road
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Turn right onto Sheldon Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sheldon Road
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Turn left onto Elk Grove Florin Road
4 mi · 7 min · Elk Grove Florin Road
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Continue on South Watt Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · South Watt Avenue
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Continue on Watt Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Watt Avenue
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Turn right onto Fair Oaks Boulevard
4.5 mi · 9 min · Fair Oaks Boulevard
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Turn right onto Palm Drive
67 m · 33 sec · Palm Drive
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Continue on Palm Drive
43 m · 4 sec · Palm Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palm Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Carmichael.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Fair Oaks Boulevard
Turn right onto Fair Oaks Boulevard
4.53 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Laguna and Chance Light Rain near Carmichael.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Carmichael?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Florin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Laguna and 9.3 miles from Carmichael.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Laguna and Chance Light Rain near Carmichael.
Stop Ideas Near Florin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sacramento
Sacramento City Hall
City of Refuge Sacramento
Citrus Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florin.
Elk Grove, California
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Davis station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Carmichael. Straight-line distance: 14.5 mi (23.34 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 Carmichael
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 61,762 |
| Coordinates | 38.6171300, -121.3282800 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carmichael (-121.32828, 38.61713)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
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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