How far is Laguna, CA from King City, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to King City, CA is about 198.2 miles (319 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Merced County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and King City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and King City.
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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
50.6 mi · 54 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 33: Santa Nella, Gilroy
1871 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Santa Nella Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Santa Nella Road
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Take the ramp right
1641 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pacheco Pass Highway
25.8 mi · 30 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Turn left onto Fairview Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · Fairview Road
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Turn left onto Airline Highway
39.8 mi · 55 min · Airline Highway
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Turn right onto Bitterwater Road
14.2 mi · 25 min · Bitterwater Road
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Continue on Lyons Street
152 m · 10 sec · Lyons Street
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Continue on North First Street
741 ft · 29 sec · North First Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
959 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South Third Street
32 m · 4 sec · South Third Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and King City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
50.6 mi · 00h 54m
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 Sunny near King City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to King City?
The road trip is about 198.2 miles (319 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Gustine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Laguna and 99 miles from King City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 8:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.33 one way or $80.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Sunny near King City.
Stop Ideas Near Gustine
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 Gustine.
Denair station
Modesto station
Merced station
Gilroy, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and King City. Straight-line distance: 153.45 mi (246.96 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 King City
City in California, named after its founder, Charles King
| Population | 14,077 |
| Coordinates | 36.2127400, -121.1260300 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: King City (-121.12603, 36.21274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $40.33 | $80.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $42.40 | $84.80 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $43.64 | $87.28 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $52.89 | $105.79 |
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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