How far is Laguna, CA from Clay, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Clay, CA is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.63 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.48 mi
24.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.48 mi
Kilometers
24.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.63 mi
Kilometers
34.81 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clay
Thu, Oct 15, 1:54 PM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 2:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-10-15T13:21
Arrive Clay
Thu, Oct 15, 1:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Laguna
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Galt
CA

City in Sacramento County, California, United States of America

From Laguna
10.8 mi
00h 16m
To Clay
10.8 mi
00h 16m

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
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 26 sec · November Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 48 sec · Seasons Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1673 ft · 43 sec · Bruceville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2468 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 104 East: Jackson, Twin Cities Road

    600 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stockton Boulevard

    159 m · 14 sec · Stockton Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Twin Cities Road

    56 m · 4 sec · Twin Cities Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Twin Cities Road

    50 m · 3 sec · Twin Cities Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    127 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    9.2 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    20 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
9.77 mi · 45%
Twin Cities Road
9.33 mi · 43%
Laguna Boulevard
1.05 mi · 5%
CA 99 South
0.47 mi · 2%
Seasons Drive
0.32 mi · 1%
Bruceville Road
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

9.77 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galt
00h 16m from Laguna
Leave By
7:24 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Clay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 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?

Galt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Laguna and 10.8 miles from Clay.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 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 $4.76 one way or $9.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Laguna and Sunny near Clay.

Stop Ideas Near Galt

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

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

RAIL

Lodi

14 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

25 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

33 mi away
949 East Channel St.
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

34 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Clay. Straight-line distance: 15.48 mi (24.91 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 Clay

Situated in southeastern Sacramento County at an elevation of approximately 105 feet, this census-designated place lies in the transition zone between the flat Central Valley and the rising Sierra Nevada foothills.

Population0
Coordinates38.3360200, -121.1593900
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Clay (-121.15939, 38.33602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $4.76
Round trip
$9.52
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $4.76 $9.52
Mid-grade $6.50 $4.94 $9.88
Premium $6.69 $5.08 $10.17
Diesel $8.41 $6.39 $12.79

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 Clay. The current time is 13:21:16.

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.