How far is Laguna, CA from Herald, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Herald, CA is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Herald.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Herald.
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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 · 26 sec · November Drive
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Turn left onto Seasons Drive
1694 ft · 48 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn left onto Bruceville Road
1673 ft · 43 sec · Bruceville Road
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Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
2468 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 104 East: Jackson, Twin Cities Road
600 ft · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stockton Boulevard
159 m · 14 sec · Stockton Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Twin Cities Road
56 m · 4 sec · Twin Cities Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Cities Road
50 m · 3 sec · Twin Cities Road
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Continue straight
127 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Herald.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Sacramento Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
9.77 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Herald.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Herald?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elk Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Laguna and 8.1 miles from Herald.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Laguna and Sunny near Herald.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove
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 Elk Grove.
Elk Grove, California
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Lodi
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Herald. Straight-line distance: 13.02 mi (20.95 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 Herald
Situated in the southeastern portion of Sacramento County at an elevation of 72 feet, this rural community lies within California's Central Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2957500, -121.2443900 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Herald (-121.24439, 38.29575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $6.26 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $3.70 | $7.41 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $4.80 | $9.59 |
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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