How far is Laguna, CA from Murphys, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Murphys, CA is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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 01h 53m.
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.
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Murphys.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Murphys.
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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 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
2468 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
17.6 mi · 20 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Peltier Road
752 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto 99 Frontage Road
632 ft · 15 sec · 99 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto East Peltier Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · East Peltier Road
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Turn right onto Elliot Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Elliot Road
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Turn left onto State Route 88
27.7 mi · 42 min · State Route 88
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Continue straight
12.2 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Murphys Grade Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Murphys Grade Road
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Continue on Main Street
2143 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Murphys.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 88
Turn left onto State Route 88
27.7 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.
Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Murphys.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Murphys?
The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Valley Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Laguna and 37.2 miles from Murphys.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.11 one way or $30.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Sunny near Murphys.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Springs
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 Valley Springs.
Lodi
Robert J. Cabral Station
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Manteca, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Murphys. Straight-line distance: 55.77 mi (89.75 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 Murphys
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California
| Population | 2,213 |
| Coordinates | 38.1376200, -120.4610500 |
| Altitude | 663 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murphys (-120.46105, 38.13762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $15.11 | $30.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.89 | $31.79 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.36 | $32.71 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.83 | $39.65 |
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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