How far is Laguna, CA from Ojai, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Ojai, CA is about 360.3 miles (579.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 300.1 miles (482.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 07h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Small city in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Ojai.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Ojai.
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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 · 29 sec · November Drive
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive
1011 ft · 33 sec · Laguna Park Drive
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Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
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Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hood Franklin Road
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Take the ramp slight right
986 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
45.4 mi · 50 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
211.1 mi · 3 hr 46 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 43: Taft, Maricopa
1887 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Enos Lane
1.6 mi · 2 min · Enos Lane
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Keep slight right to continue on Enos Lane
88 m · 6 sec · Enos Lane
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Turn straight onto Taft Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Taft Highway
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Continue on West Side Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on California Street
2112 ft · 56 sec · California Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poso Street
596 ft · 11 sec · Poso Street
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Continue on West Side Highway
13.6 mi · 19 min · West Side Highway
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Turn slight left
57.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Ojai Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Ojai Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ojai Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Ojai.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
211 mi · 03h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Laguna and Sunny near Ojai.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Ojai?
The road trip is about 360.3 miles (579.8 km) and usually takes 07h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.3 miles from Laguna and 180 miles from Ojai.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 300.1 miles (482.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.2 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.32 one way or $146.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laguna and Sunny near Ojai.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
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 Huron.
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Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Ojai. Straight-line distance: 300.06 mi (482.9 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 Ojai
City in California, United States
| Population | 7,587 |
| Coordinates | 34.4480500, -119.2428900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ojai (-119.24289, 34.44805)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 580 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $73.32 | $146.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $77.10 | $154.20 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $79.35 | $158.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $96.18 | $192.35 |
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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