How far is Laguna, CA from Midpines, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Midpines, CA is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.72 mi
03h 03m
Flight
101.84 mi
163.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.84 mi
Kilometers
163.9 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.72 mi
Kilometers
234.52 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midpines
Thu, Oct 15, 4:23 PM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 7:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-10-15T13:20
Arrive Midpines
Thu, Oct 15, 4:23 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laguna
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Keyes
CA

City in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Laguna
72.8 mi
01h 31m
To Midpines
72.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 140 East: Mariposa, Yosemite

    1141 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Yosemite Parkway

    42.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Yosemite Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left

    650 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
101 mi · 69%
Yosemite Parkway
42.5 mi · 29%
Laguna Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
CA 99 South
0.47 mi
Seasons Drive
0.32 mi
Bruceville Road
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Keep slight left

54.6 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keyes
01h 31m from Laguna
Leave By
10:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Midpines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Laguna and 72.9 miles from Midpines.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 10:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.18 one way or $64.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Laguna and Sunny near Midpines.

Stop Ideas Near Keyes

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

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

RAIL

Denair station

11 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

12 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Manteca, CA

41 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

48 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Midpines. Straight-line distance: 101.84 mi (163.9 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Midpines

Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Mariposa County at an elevation of 2,585 feet, this community lies along State Route 140 west of Yosemite National Park.

Population0
Coordinates37.5443800, -119.9204500
Altitude788
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Midpines (-119.92045, 37.54438)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.47 L · about $32.18
Round trip
$64.36
10.28 gal · 38.94 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $32.18 $64.36
Mid-grade $6.50 $33.40 $66.81
Premium $6.69 $34.38 $68.76
Diesel $8.41 $43.24 $86.49

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Midpines. The current time is 13:20:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.