How far is Laguna, CA from Dunnigan, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Dunnigan, CA is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.1 mi
01h 03m
Flight
43.55 mi
70.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.55 mi
Kilometers
70.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.1 mi
Kilometers
85.46 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunnigan
Thu, Oct 15, 6:28 PM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 7:31 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-10-15T17:24
Arrive Dunnigan
Thu, Oct 15, 6:28 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
West Sacramento
CA

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

From Laguna
26.5 mi
00h 31m
To Dunnigan
26.6 mi
00h 31m

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
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.2 mi · 33 min · Westside Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Dunnigan

    1430 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Road 6

    913 ft · 27 sec · Road 6

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1426 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    84 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
37.2 mi · 70%
South Sacramento Freeway
9.91 mi · 19%
US 50 West
1.28 mi · 2%
Capital City Freeway
1.22 mi · 2%
Laguna Boulevard
1.15 mi · 2%
I 5
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

30.2 mi · 00h 33m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Sacramento
00h 31m from Laguna
Leave By
4:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Dunnigan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

West Sacramento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Laguna and 26.6 miles from Dunnigan.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Sacramento

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 West Sacramento and the surrounding midpoint area.
North Point Park
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

North Point Park

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95838, United States
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews Park
Sacramento City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Sacramento City Hall

Sacramento , CA
915 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.2/5 34 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Sacramento.

BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

3 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

3 mi away
401 I Street
RAIL

Davis station

18 mi away
840 Second Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

18 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Dunnigan. Straight-line distance: 43.55 mi (70.08 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 Dunnigan

Situated in northern Yolo County at an elevation of 69 feet, this rural community lies within the flat agricultural landscape of California's Sacramento Valley.

Population0
Coordinates38.8851800, -121.9696900
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Dunnigan (-121.96969, 38.88518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $11.71
Round trip
$23.42
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $11.71 $23.42
Mid-grade $6.50 $12.15 $24.31
Premium $6.69 $12.51 $25.02
Diesel $8.41 $15.73 $31.46

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 Dunnigan. The current time is 17:24:18.

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.