How far is Laguna, CA from Morada, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Morada, CA is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.43 mi
00h 40m
Flight
28.14 mi
45.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.14 mi
Kilometers
45.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.43 mi
Kilometers
50.58 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morada
Thu, Apr 16, 9:47 PM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Apr 16, 10:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-16T21:06
Arrive Morada
Thu, Apr 16, 9:47 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Laguna
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Galt
CA

City in Sacramento County, California, United States of America

From Laguna
15.7 mi
00h 20m
To Morada
15.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.9 mi · 32 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Morada Lane

    913 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 99 Frontage Road

    116 m · 16 sec · 99 Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Morada Lane

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Morada Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Plum Avenue

    813 ft · 37 sec · Plum Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakwilde Avenue

    68 m · 10 sec · Oakwilde Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakwilde Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
27.9 mi · 89%
Laguna Boulevard
1.05 mi · 3%
East Morada Lane
0.72 mi · 2%
CA 99 South
0.47 mi · 1%
Seasons Drive
0.32 mi · 1%
Bruceville Road
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

27.9 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galt
00h 20m from Laguna
Leave By
7:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Morada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Galt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Laguna and 15.7 miles from Morada.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.40 one way or $12.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Galt

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

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

RAIL

Lodi

14 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

25 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

33 mi away
949 East Channel St.
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

34 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Morada. Straight-line distance: 28.14 mi (45.29 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Morada

Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California

Population3,828
Coordinates38.0385300, -121.2457800
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Morada (-121.24578, 38.03853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.2 L · about $6.40
Round trip
$12.81
2.22 gal · 8.4 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.40 $12.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.73 $13.47
Premium $6.24 $6.93 $13.86
Diesel $7.57 $8.40 $16.80

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Morada. The current time is 21:06:23.

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.