How far is Laguna, CA from Madera Acres, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Madera Acres, CA is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
137.06 mi
02h 48m
Flight
121.99 mi
196.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.99 mi
Kilometers
196.33 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.06 mi
Kilometers
220.58 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madera Acres
Sat, Apr 18, 12:37 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 3:25 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-17T21:49
Arrive Madera Acres
Sat, Apr 18, 12:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Ceres
CA

A city in Stanislaus County, California.

From Laguna
68.5 mi
01h 24m
To Madera Acres
68.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NNW
Destination
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Madera Acres.

  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 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2468 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    46 mi · 53 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 17

    1448 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Avenue 17

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Avenue 17

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Road 27

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Road 27

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fonda Avenue

    3085 ft · 2 min · Fonda Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farallon Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Farallon Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farallon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
130 mi · 95%
Avenue 17
2.96 mi · 2%
Road 27
1.6 mi · 1%
Laguna Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
Fonda Avenue
0.58 mi
CA 99 South
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Keep slight left

83.6 mi · 01h 36m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ceres
01h 24m from Laguna
Leave By
12:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laguna and Sunny near Madera Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Madera Acres?

The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Ceres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Laguna and 68.5 miles from Madera Acres.

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

The direct path is about 122 miles (196.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 12:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.92 one way or $55.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laguna and Sunny near Madera Acres.

Stop Ideas Near Ceres

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

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

RAIL

Modesto station

9 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Denair station

16 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Manteca, CA

35 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

43 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Madera Acres. Straight-line distance: 121.99 mi (196.33 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Madera Acres

Census-designated place in Madera County, California

Population9,163
Coordinates37.0191100, -120.0668300
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Madera Acres (-120.06683, 37.01911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.31 L · about $27.92
Round trip
$55.84
9.68 gal · 36.62 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $27.92 $55.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $29.36 $58.72
Premium $6.24 $30.22 $60.43
Diesel $7.57 $36.62 $73.25

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Madera Acres. The current time is 21:49:01.

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.