How far is Laguna, CA from Guadalupe, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Guadalupe, CA is about 307.9 miles (495.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243 miles (391 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Guadalupe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Guadalupe.
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Start on Fall Breeze Court
56 m · 10 sec · Fall Breeze Court
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Turn right onto Mapleview Way
47 m · 10 sec · Mapleview Way
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Turn right onto November Drive
546 ft · 29 sec · November Drive
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive
1011 ft · 33 sec · Laguna Park Drive
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Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
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Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hood Franklin Road
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Take the ramp slight right
986 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
45.4 mi · 50 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
138.4 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 269: Lassen Avenue
1419 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto South Lassen Avenue
2081 ft · 34 sec · South Lassen Avenue
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Continue on Skyline Boulevard
5.6 mi · 9 min · Skyline Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Laneva Boulevard
9.3 mi · 13 min · East Laneva Boulevard
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Turn right
18.7 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
24.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit left toward US 101
940 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
28.6 mi · 33 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on El Camino Real
3.6 mi · 4 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Halcyon Road, Brisco Road UC
576 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on North Halcyon Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Halcyon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cienaga Street
111 m · 13 sec · Cienaga Street
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Turn right onto South Halcyon Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Halcyon Road
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Turn right onto Mesa View Drive
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mesa View Drive
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Continue on Willow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road
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Continue on Guadalupe Road
5 mi · 7 min · Guadalupe Road
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
1137 ft · 18 sec · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on Guadalupe Street
1109 ft · 24 sec · Guadalupe Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
37 m · 5 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Guadalupe.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
138 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Guadalupe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Guadalupe?
The road trip is about 307.9 miles (495.5 km) and usually takes 06h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tranquillity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154 miles from Laguna and 153.9 miles from Guadalupe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243 miles (391 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.71 one way or $125.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Guadalupe.
Stop Ideas Near Tranquillity
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tranquillity.
Madera
Fresno station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Lemoore, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Guadalupe. Straight-line distance: 242.96 mi (391 km).
#1 Laguna
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 1,370,232 |
| Coordinates | 38.4210200, -121.4238400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Guadalupe
City in Santa Barbara County, California
| Population | 8,140 |
| Coordinates | 34.9716400, -120.5718400 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guadalupe (-120.57184, 34.97164)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $62.71 | $125.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $65.94 | $131.87 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $67.86 | $135.72 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $82.25 | $164.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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