How far is Laguna, CA from Fairmead, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Fairmead, CA is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.85 mi
02h 29m
Flight
114.69 mi
184.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.69 mi
Kilometers
184.57 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.85 mi
Kilometers
200.92 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairmead
Thu, Oct 15, 4:52 PM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 7:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-10-15T14:22
Arrive Fairmead
Thu, Oct 15, 4:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Modesto
CA

The third most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.

From Laguna
62.4 mi
01h 14m
To Fairmead
62.4 mi
01h 14m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46 mi · 53 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 24

    1258 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Avenue 24

    543 ft · 12 sec · Avenue 24

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fairmead Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Fairmead Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Avenue 22 1/2

    1339 ft · 37 sec · Avenue 22 1/2

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue 22 1/2

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
120 mi · 96%
Fairmead Boulevard
1.86 mi · 1%
Laguna Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
CA 99 South
0.47 mi
Avenue 24
0.34 mi
Seasons Drive
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Keep slight left

74.1 mi · 01h 25m

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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
114.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Modesto
01h 14m from Laguna
Leave By
1:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Fairmead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Modesto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Laguna and 62.4 miles from Fairmead.

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

The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.61 one way or $55.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Modesto

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

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

RAIL

Modesto station

8 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Denair station

21 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Manteca, CA

29 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

39 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Fairmead. Straight-line distance: 114.69 mi (184.57 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 Fairmead

Situated in the flat agricultural landscape of the San Joaquin Valley at an elevation of 253 feet, this census-designated place lies in Madera County along Highway 99.

Population0
Coordinates37.0763300, -120.1929500
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Fairmead (-120.19295, 37.07633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.68 L · about $27.61
Round trip
$55.22
8.82 gal · 33.36 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $27.61 $55.22
Mid-grade $6.50 $28.66 $57.32
Premium $6.69 $29.50 $59.00
Diesel $8.41 $37.10 $74.20

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 Fairmead. The current time is 14:22:44.

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.