How far is Laguna, CA from North Highlands, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to North Highlands, CA is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
24.81 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.5 mi
29.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.5 mi
Kilometers
29.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.81 mi
Kilometers
39.92 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Highlands
Sat, Apr 18, 2:07 PM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 2:41 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-18T13:32
Arrive North Highlands
Sat, Apr 18, 2:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Laguna
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sacramento
CA

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

From Laguna
12.4 mi
00h 17m
To North Highlands
12.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and North Highlands.

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Bond Road

    844 ft · 16 sec · Bond Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 North: Sacramento

    1044 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Capital City Freeway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Capital City Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Watt Avenue North

    1500 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Watt Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Watt Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Don Julio Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Don Julio Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto La Cienega Drive

    881 ft · 40 sec · La Cienega Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · La Cienega Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
10.5 mi · 42%
Capital City Freeway
7.94 mi · 32%
Watt Avenue
2.71 mi · 11%
Laguna Boulevard
1.15 mi · 5%
Don Julio Boulevard
0.86 mi · 3%
Seasons Drive
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

10.5 mi · 00h 12m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sacramento
00h 17m from Laguna
Leave By
7:22 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laguna and Mostly Sunny near North Highlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laguna to North Highlands?

The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Sacramento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Laguna and 12.4 miles from North Highlands.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laguna and Mostly Sunny near North Highlands.

Stop Ideas Near Sacramento

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sacramento and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot
Citrus Heights Community Center
Meeting point 13 mi away

Citrus Heights Community Center

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 4.8/5 20 reviews Community center,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 0.7 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 13 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sacramento.

BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

1 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

1 mi away
401 I Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

17 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
RAIL

Davis station

22 mi away
840 Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and North Highlands. Straight-line distance: 18.5 mi (29.78 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 North Highlands

Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California

Population42,694
Coordinates38.6857400, -121.3721700
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: North Highlands (-121.37217, 38.68574)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.04
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.02 $10.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.28 $10.55
Premium $6.24 $5.43 $10.86
Diesel $7.57 $6.58 $13.17

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 North Highlands. The current time is 13:32:34.

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.