How far is Laguna, CA from Los Molinos, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Los Molinos, CA is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Sutter County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Los Molinos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Los Molinos.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard
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Continue on Bond Road
844 ft · 16 sec · Bond Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 North: Sacramento
1044 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
2549 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
803 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Redding
1407 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5: Redding
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville
21.7 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1272 ft · 39 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto B Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · B Street
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Continue straight
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight left
34.9 mi · 42 min
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Turn left onto Sycamore Avenue
38 m · 6 sec · Sycamore Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sycamore Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Los Molinos.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
B Street
Merge slight left
34.9 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Los Molinos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Los Molinos?
The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Laguna and 64.4 miles from Los Molinos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 1:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.49 one way or $56.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Laguna and Sunny near Los Molinos.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
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 Live Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Los Molinos. Straight-line distance: 116.35 mi (187.24 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 Los Molinos
Located in the northern Sacramento Valley at an elevation of 223 feet, this census-designated place is positioned where Mill Creek meets the Sacramento River in Tehama County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0212700, -122.1002700 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Los Molinos (-122.10027, 40.02127)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $28.49 | $56.98 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $29.57 | $59.14 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $30.43 | $60.87 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $38.28 | $76.56 |
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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