How far is Laguna, CA from Hercules, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Hercules, CA is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
78.21 mi
01h 34m
Flight
54.61 mi
87.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.61 mi
Kilometers
87.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.21 mi
Kilometers
125.86 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hercules
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Hercules
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Dixon
CA

Place in Solano county, California, USA

From Laguna
39.1 mi
00h 47m
To Hercules
39.1 mi
00h 47m

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
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.1 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Hercules

    1573 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto John Muir Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John Muir Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bayfront Boulevard

    1445 ft · 40 sec · Bayfront Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1069 ft · 31 sec · Railroad Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.1 mi · 64%
South Sacramento Freeway
9.91 mi · 13%
Capital City Freeway
5.01 mi · 6%
Yolo Causeway
3.88 mi · 5%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.12 mi · 4%
US 50 West
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

50.1 mi · 00h 58m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dixon
00h 47m from Laguna
Leave By
3:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Dixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Laguna and 39.1 miles from Hercules.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 3:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.92 one way or $31.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 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 Hercules.

Stop Ideas Near Dixon

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dixon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park

Dixon , CA
Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Vacaville Sewer Department

Vacaville , CA
650 Merchant St, Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews City government office,Public works department
Davis Police Department
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Davis Police Department

Davis , CA
2600 5th St, Davis, CA 95618, United States
Rating 2.5/5 29 reviews Police department
Dixon City Hall
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

Dixon City Hall

Dixon , CA
600 E A St, Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 1.8/5 5 reviews City government office,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dixon.

RAIL

Davis station

13 mi away
840 Second Street
RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

29 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

30 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

32 mi away
1389 10th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Hercules. Straight-line distance: 54.61 mi (87.88 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Hercules

City in western Contra Costa County, California

Population26,221
Coordinates38.0171400, -122.2885800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Hercules (-122.28858, 38.01714)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.45 L · about $15.92
Round trip
$31.84
5.52 gal · 20.9 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $15.92 $31.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $16.74 $33.48
Premium $6.24 $17.23 $34.46
Diesel $7.57 $20.88 $41.77

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 Hercules. The current time is 22:32:48.

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.