How far is Laguna, CA from Mammoth Lakes, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Mammoth Lakes, CA is about 240 miles (386.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Mammoth Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Mammoth Lakes.
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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
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road
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Turn right
104 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
1295 ft · 26 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard
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Continue on Calvine Road
2151 ft · 45 sec · Calvine Road
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Turn left onto Power Inn Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Power Inn Road
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Continue on Howe Avenue
536 ft · 9 sec · Howe Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe
2910 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
55.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Continue straight
32.7 mi · 45 min
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Continue straight
1795 ft · 34 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17 mi · 23 min
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Turn right
11.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Route 395
39.8 mi · 51 min · Route 395
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Turn left onto Emigrant Street
2635 ft · 42 sec · Emigrant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sinclair Street
549 ft · 14 sec · Sinclair Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
43.8 mi · 53 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1639 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
70 m · 19 sec
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Turn right
90 m · 22 sec
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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 Mammoth Lakes.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
El Dorado Freeway
Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
55.8 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Mammoth Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Mammoth Lakes?
The road trip is about 240 miles (386.3 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
South Lake Tahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Laguna and 120.1 miles from Mammoth Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.3 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 6:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.86 one way or $97.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Mammoth Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near South Lake Tahoe
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 South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe, California
Stateline Transit Center, California
Stateline, NV
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Mammoth Lakes. Straight-line distance: 143.7 mi (231.26 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 Mammoth Lakes
Town in Mono County, California, United States
| Population | 8,317 |
| Coordinates | 37.6485500, -118.9720800 |
| Altitude | 2402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mammoth Lakes (-118.97208, 37.64855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $48.86 | $97.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $51.38 | $102.76 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $52.88 | $105.76 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $64.09 | $128.18 |
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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