How far is Laguna, CA from Esparto, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Esparto, CA is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
48.84 mi
01h 08m
Flight
37.13 mi
59.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.13 mi
Kilometers
59.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.84 mi
Kilometers
78.6 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Esparto
Thu, Apr 16, 9:47 PM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Apr 16, 10:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-16T20:39
Arrive Esparto
Thu, Apr 16, 9:47 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
24.4 mi
00h 34m
To Esparto
24.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 113 South: Main Street, Woodland

    1457 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Yolo Avenue

    1119 ft · 19 sec · Yolo Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yolo Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
17.8 mi · 37%
East Main Street
15.1 mi · 31%
South Sacramento Freeway
9.91 mi · 20%
US 50 West
1.28 mi · 3%
Capital City Freeway
1.22 mi · 3%
Laguna Boulevard
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Sacramento
00h 34m from Laguna
Leave By
4:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Esparto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 24.4 miles from Laguna and 24.4 miles from Esparto.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 6.4 mi away

North Point Park

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95838, United States
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews Park
Sacramento City Hall
Meeting point 7.6 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 10.6 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 7.5 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 Esparto. Straight-line distance: 37.13 mi (59.76 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Esparto

Census designated place

Population3,108
Coordinates38.6921300, -122.0171900
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Esparto (-122.01719, 38.69213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.52 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.85
3.44 gal · 13.04 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.92 $19.85
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.43 $20.87
Premium $6.24 $10.74 $21.48
Diesel $7.57 $13.02 $26.03

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Esparto. The current time is 20:39:05.

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.