How far is Laguna, CA from Oakhurst, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Oakhurst, CA is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Oakhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Oakhurst.
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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
46 mi · 53 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Keep slight left
54.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 140 East: Mariposa, Yosemite
1141 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Yosemite Parkway
35.7 mi · 50 min · Yosemite Parkway
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Turn right
23 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Golden Chain Highway
16.6 mi · 25 min · Golden Chain Highway
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Continue on Boot Jack Road
9.6 mi · 15 min · Boot Jack Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southern Yosemite Highway
1582 ft · 50 sec · Southern Yosemite Highway
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Turn right onto Road 426
1895 ft · 54 sec · Road 426
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Turn slight right onto Road 425B
49 m · 8 sec · Road 425B
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Turn right onto Chapel Hill Drive
29 m · 4 sec · Chapel Hill Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapel Hill Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Oakhurst.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Oakhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Oakhurst?
The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Laguna and 83 miles from Oakhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 9:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.63 one way or $73.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Laguna and Sunny near Oakhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Oakhurst. Straight-line distance: 122.76 mi (197.56 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 Oakhurst
Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Madera County at an elevation of 2,274 feet, this census-designated place lies along State Route 41.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3280000, -119.6493200 |
| Altitude | 693 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakhurst (-119.64932, 37.328)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $6.26 | $36.63 | $73.25 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $38.02 | $76.04 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $39.13 | $78.26 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $49.22 | $98.43 |
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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