How far is Laguna, CA from Hamilton City, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Hamilton City, CA is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
115.74 mi
02h 24m
Flight
96.64 mi
155.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.64 mi
Kilometers
155.52 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.74 mi
Kilometers
186.26 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton City
Thu, Apr 23, 11:21 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-23T08:57
Arrive Hamilton City
Thu, Apr 23, 11:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Marysville
CA

City in California

From Laguna
57.9 mi
01h 12m
To Hamilton City
57.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Hamilton City.

  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 right to continue on Golden State Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville

    21.7 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto B Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · B Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 14 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward East Avenue

    1156 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · East Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1130 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    93 m · 13 sec · West 4th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
B Street
49.5 mi · 43%
CA 70 North
21.7 mi · 19%
South Sacramento Freeway
9.91 mi · 9%
Golden State Highway
7.46 mi · 6%
Westside Freeway
6.66 mi · 6%
Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
5.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

B Street

Continue straight

30.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marysville
01h 12m from Laguna
Leave By
1:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Hamilton City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Hamilton City?

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Marysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Laguna and 57.8 miles from Hamilton City.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.54 one way or $47.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marysville

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

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

BUS

Marysville, California

1 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
BUS

Oroville, California

42 mi away
Hwy 70 and Grand Ave.
BUS

Grass Valley, California

47 mi away
125 E. Main Street
RAIL

Rocklin

50 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Hamilton City. Straight-line distance: 96.64 mi (155.52 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Hamilton City

A census-designated place in Yolo County, California.

Population169,300
Coordinates39.7426600, -122.0135900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Hamilton City (-122.01359, 39.74266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.46 L · about $23.54
Round trip
$47.08
8.16 gal · 30.92 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $23.54 $47.08
Mid-grade $6.07 $24.75 $49.50
Premium $6.24 $25.47 $50.94
Diesel $7.57 $30.87 $61.75

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 Hamilton City. The current time is 08:57:08.

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.