How far is Laguna, CA from Forest Meadows, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Forest Meadows, CA is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.23 mi
01h 59m
Flight
57.86 mi
93.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.86 mi
Kilometers
93.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.23 mi
Kilometers
129.12 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Meadows
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-22T23:12
Arrive Forest Meadows
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Rancho Calaveras
CA

Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California

From Laguna
40.1 mi
00h 59m
To Forest Meadows
40.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Forest Meadows.

  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

    17.6 mi · 20 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Peltier Road

    752 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 99 Frontage Road

    632 ft · 15 sec · 99 Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Peltier Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · East Peltier Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Elliot Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Elliot Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Route 88

    27.7 mi · 42 min · State Route 88

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Angels Camp Bypass

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Angels Camp Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cedar Vista Drive

    945 ft · 42 sec · Cedar Vista Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Vista Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 88
39.6 mi · 49%
South Sacramento Freeway
17.6 mi · 22%
Angels Camp Bypass
12.9 mi · 16%
East Peltier Road
5.11 mi · 6%
Elliot Road
2.29 mi · 3%
Laguna Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 88

Turn left onto State Route 88

27.7 mi · 00h 42m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rancho Calaveras
00h 59m from Laguna
Leave By
2:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Laguna and Chance Light Rain near Forest Meadows.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Forest Meadows?

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Rancho Calaveras is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Laguna and 40.1 miles from Forest Meadows.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Laguna and Chance Light Rain near Forest Meadows.

Stop Ideas Near Rancho Calaveras

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

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

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Lodi

36 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street
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Robert J. Cabral Station

41 mi away
949 East Channel St.
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Stockton – San Joaquin Street

42 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
RAIL

Modesto station

51 mi away
1700 Held Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Forest Meadows. Straight-line distance: 57.86 mi (93.11 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Forest Meadows

Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California

Population1,249
Coordinates38.1685100, -120.4065900
Altitude1028
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Forest Meadows (-120.40659, 38.16851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.72 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.65
5.66 gal · 21.44 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $16.33 $32.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $17.17 $34.33
Premium $6.24 $17.67 $35.34
Diesel $7.57 $21.41 $42.83

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 Forest Meadows. The current time is 23:12:50.

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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.