How far is Laguna, CA from Guerneville, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Guerneville, CA is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
122.53 mi
02h 41m
Flight
85.25 mi
137.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.25 mi
Kilometers
137.19 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.53 mi
Kilometers
197.19 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guerneville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-19T08:04
Arrive Guerneville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
American Canyon
CA

City in Napa Valley, California

From Laguna
61.2 mi
01h 20m
To Guerneville
61.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Guerneville Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Sunday
Using Occidental as the closest live forecast in the Sonoma County weather hub.

Chance Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    37.9 mi · 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    59 m · 7 sec · Airport Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Napa–Vallejo Highway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Saint Helena Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Carneros Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Carneros Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Fremont Drive

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Fremont Drive

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Arnold Drive

    6 m · 1 sec · Arnold Drive

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Arnold Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Stage Gulch Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Stage Gulch Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Adobe Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Adobe Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Frates Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Frates Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lakeville Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lakeville Highway

  27. 27

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 North

    1971 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Redwood Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 116 West: Sebastopol, Downtown Cotati

    1508 ft · 44 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Gravenstein Highway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Gravenstein Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Petaluma Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Petaluma Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto McKinley Avenue

    133 m · 11 sec · McKinley Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    885 ft · 17 sec · North Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto Healdsburg Avenue

    2865 ft · 48 sec · Healdsburg Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Gravenstein Highway North

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Gravenstein Highway North

  36. 36

    Continue on Front Street

    1725 ft · 29 sec · Front Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Pocket Canyon Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Pocket Canyon Highway

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Main Street

    131 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Community Park

    70 m · 17 sec · Community Park

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Community Park

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
44.5 mi · 36%
South Sacramento Freeway
9.91 mi · 8%
Redwood Highway
8.43 mi · 7%
Gravenstein Highway
7.69 mi · 6%
Pocket Canyon Highway
7.14 mi · 6%
Gravenstein Highway North
5.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

37.9 mi · 00h 44m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Canyon
01h 20m from Laguna
Leave By
1:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Laguna and Chance Rain near Guerneville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

American Canyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Laguna and 61.3 miles from Guerneville.

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

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 1:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Laguna and Chance Rain near Guerneville.

Stop Ideas Near American Canyon

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

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

BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

5 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

5 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

20 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

21 mi away
177 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Guerneville. Straight-line distance: 85.25 mi (137.19 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Guerneville

Census-designated place in Sonoma County, California

Population4,534
Coordinates38.5018600, -122.9961100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Guerneville (-122.99611, 38.50186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.37 L · about $24.92
Round trip
$49.84
8.64 gal · 32.74 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $24.92 $49.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $26.21 $52.41
Premium $6.24 $26.97 $53.94
Diesel $7.57 $32.69 $65.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Guerneville. The current time is 08:04:03.

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.