How far is Laguna, CA from Castaic, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Castaic, CA is about 334.5 miles (538.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 313 miles (503.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
334.55 mi
06h 09m
Flight
313.07 mi
503.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
313.07 mi
Kilometers
503.84 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.55 mi
Kilometers
538.41 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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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 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castaic
Thu, Oct 15, 7:30 PM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Fri, Oct 16, 1:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-10-15T13:20
Arrive Castaic
Thu, Oct 15, 7:30 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laguna
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Coalinga
CA

City in Fresno County, California, United States

From Laguna
167.3 mi
03h 04m
To Castaic
167.2 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph ESE
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Westside Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    44.9 mi · 51 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Castaic

    1117 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto The Old Road

    3147 ft · 1 min · The Old Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Parker Road

    154 m · 19 sec · Parker Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Castaic Oak Lane

    19 m · 3 sec · Castaic Oak Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Castaic Oak Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
328 mi · 98%
Franklin Boulevard
2.28 mi · 1%
Hood Franklin Road
1.43 mi
Elk Grove Boulevard
1.04 mi
Foulks Ranch Drive
0.67 mi
The Old Road
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

237 mi · 04h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
313 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coalinga
03h 04m from Laguna
Leave By
11:40 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Laguna and Clear near Castaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 334.5 miles (538.4 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?

Coalinga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.3 miles from Laguna and 167.2 miles from Castaic.

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

The direct path is about 313 miles (503.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 $73.94 one way or $147.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Laguna and Clear near Castaic.

Stop Ideas Near Coalinga

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

40 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

49 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Lemoore, California

53 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Paso Robles station

65 mi away
800 Pine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Castaic. Straight-line distance: 313.07 mi (503.84 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Castaic

Situated in the northwestern portion of Los Angeles County, this unincorporated area rests at an elevation of 1,227 feet within the rugged terrain of the Sierra Pelona Mountains.

Population0
Coordinates34.4888800, -118.6228700
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Castaic (-118.62287, 34.48888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 538 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.81 gal
44.69 L · about $73.94
Round trip
$147.88
23.62 gal · 89.38 L
Estimated CO2
105 kg one way
Round trip: 209.9 kg / 463 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $73.94 $147.88
Mid-grade $6.50 $76.75 $153.51
Premium $6.69 $79.00 $157.99
Diesel $8.41 $99.36 $198.72

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Castaic. The current time is 13:20:42.

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.