How far is Laguna, CA from Crescent City, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Crescent City, CA is about 388.3 miles (624.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
388.31 mi
07h 34m
Flight
273.19 mi
439.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.19 mi
Kilometers
439.66 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
388.31 mi
Kilometers
624.92 km
Drive Time
07h 34m

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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 07h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crescent City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 PM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 9:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-19T06:08
Arrive Crescent City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:35 PM to 3:05 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
8:50 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

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
Shasta
CA

City located in Shasta County, California

From Laguna
194.2 mi
03h 47m
To Crescent City
194.2 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Crescent City Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using McKinleyville as the closest live forecast in the California weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Crescent City.

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Bond Road

    844 ft · 16 sec · Bond Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 North: Sacramento

    1044 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe

    2549 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding

    803 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Redding

    1407 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5: Redding

    1615 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Westside Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway

    31.6 mi · 34 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 44: Eureka, Susanville

    915 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 44 West: Eureka, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

    1.5 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    149 m · 18 sec · Pine Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Eureka Way

    25 mi · 30 min · Eureka Way

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    111.6 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    1251 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Redwood Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on M Street

    2718 ft · 1 min · M Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    1564 ft · 45 sec · 9th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eureka Way
137 mi · 35%
Westside Freeway
128 mi · 33%
Redwood Highway
73.5 mi · 19%
Cascade Wonderland Highway
31.6 mi · 8%
South Sacramento Freeway
9.91 mi · 3%
CA 44 West
2.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

121 mi · 02h 10m

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
07h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+115.1 mi
273.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shasta
03h 47m from Laguna
Leave By
8:50 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Laguna and Rain near Crescent City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Crescent City?

The road trip is about 388.3 miles (624.9 km) and usually takes 07h 34m 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?

Shasta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.2 miles from Laguna and 194.2 miles from Crescent City.

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

The direct path is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.1 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 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 $79.04 one way or $158.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Laguna and Rain near Crescent City.

Stop Ideas Near Shasta

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 Shasta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Dick Dickerson for Redding City Council
Practical stop 13.5 mi away

Dick Dickerson for Redding City Council

Redding , CA
1276 River Ridge Dr, Redding, CA 96003
Legal services

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shasta.

RAIL

Redding station

9 mi away
1620 Yuba Street
BUS

Redding (RABA Transit Center), California

9 mi away
1530 Yuba Street
BUS

Red Bluff, California

52 mi away
228 S. Main Street
RAIL

Dunsmuir station

71 mi away
5750 Sacramento Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Crescent City. Straight-line distance: 273.19 mi (439.66 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Crescent City

City in Del Norte County, California

Population6,787
Coordinates41.7559500, -124.2017500
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Crescent City (-124.20175, 41.75595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 625 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.7 gal
51.87 L · about $79.04
Round trip
$158.07
27.4 gal · 103.74 L
Estimated CO2
121.8 kg one way
Round trip: 243.5 kg / 537 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $79.04 $158.07
Mid-grade $6.07 $83.10 $166.21
Premium $6.24 $85.53 $171.06
Diesel $7.57 $103.67 $207.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Crescent City. The current time is 06:08:00.

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.