How far is Laguna, CA from Copperopolis, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Copperopolis, CA is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.36 mi
01h 33m
Flight
52.22 mi
84.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.22 mi
Kilometers
84.04 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.36 mi
Kilometers
116.46 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Copperopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-23T05:02
Arrive Copperopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Garden Acres
CA

Census designated place

From Laguna
36.2 mi
00h 46m
To Copperopolis
36.2 mi
00h 46m

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
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.4 mi · 40 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    1563 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Golden Gate Avenue

    2325 ft · 43 sec · South Golden Gate Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Farmington Road

    34.7 mi · 47 min · Farmington Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1372 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
34.7 mi · 48%
Farmington Road
34.7 mi · 48%
Laguna Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
CA 99 South
0.47 mi · 1%
South Golden Gate Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
Seasons Drive
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Farmington Road

Continue on Farmington Road

34.7 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
52.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garden Acres
00h 46m from Laguna
Leave By
3:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Copperopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Garden Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Laguna and 36.2 miles from Copperopolis.

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

The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Garden Acres

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Garden Acres and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12 mi away

City of Lodi

Garden Acres
Local government office,Service establishment
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Lodi City Animal Shelter

Lodi , CA
1345 W Kettleman Ln, Lodi, CA 95242, United States
Rating 4.0/5 30 reviews City government office
City of Lodi Finance Department
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

City of Lodi Finance Department

Lodi , CA
310 W Elm St, Lodi, CA 95240, United States
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garden Acres.

RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

4 mi away
949 East Channel St.
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

5 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
RAIL

Manteca, CA

19 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Lodi

19 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Copperopolis. Straight-line distance: 52.22 mi (84.04 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Copperopolis

Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California

Population3,671
Coordinates37.9810400, -120.6418700
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Copperopolis (-120.64187, 37.98104)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $14.71
Round trip
$29.42
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $14.71 $29.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $15.47 $30.94
Premium $6.24 $15.92 $31.84
Diesel $7.57 $19.30 $38.59

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 Copperopolis. The current time is 05:02:23.

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.