How far is Laguna, CA from Phelan, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Phelan, CA is about 399 miles (642.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.3 miles (562.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
399.01 mi
07h 41m
Flight
349.27 mi
562.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.27 mi
Kilometers
562.09 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
399.01 mi
Kilometers
642.14 km
Drive Time
07h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phelan
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 PM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 9:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-19T06:33
Arrive Phelan
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:41 PM to 3:11 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laguna
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Laguna
199.6 mi
03h 50m
To Phelan
199.5 mi
03h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 29 sec · November Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive

    1011 ft · 33 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hood Franklin Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    986 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    45.4 mi · 50 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    22 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 138 East: Lancaster, Palmdale

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Lancaster Freeway

    1491 ft · 20 sec · Lancaster Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    150 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Lancaster Freeway

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Lancaster Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Lancaster Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Avenue D

    22.2 mi · 30 min · West Avenue D

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 138 East: Palmdale Boulevard

    1056 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 138 East: Palmdale Boulevard

    59 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Palmdale Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Palmdale Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    125 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Sierra Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sierra Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Avenue S

    3.9 mi · 6 min · East Avenue S

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 47th Street East

    1595 ft · 27 sec · 47th Street East

  30. 30

    Continue on Fort Tejon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Tejon Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Pearblossom Highway

    18 mi · 26 min · Pearblossom Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Antelope Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Antelope Highway

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Phelan Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Phelan Road

  34. 34

    Turn right

    44 m · 11 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
305 mi · 76%
West Avenue D
36.2 mi · 9%
Pearblossom Highway
18 mi · 5%
Lancaster Road
12.7 mi · 3%
Antelope Highway
8.42 mi · 2%
East Avenue S
3.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

237 mi · 04h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
349.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 50m from Laguna
Leave By
8:38 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Laguna and Sunny near Phelan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 399 miles (642.1 km) and usually takes 07h 41m 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?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.6 miles from Laguna and 199.5 miles from Phelan.

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

The direct path is about 349.3 miles (562.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 $81.23 one way or $162.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Laguna and Sunny near Phelan.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Phelan. Straight-line distance: 349.27 mi (562.09 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Phelan

Unincorporated community in California

Population14,304
Coordinates34.4261100, -117.5722800
Altitude1256
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Phelan (-117.57228, 34.42611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 642 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.08 gal
53.3 L · about $81.23
Round trip
$162.46
28.16 gal · 106.6 L
Estimated CO2
125.1 kg one way
Round trip: 250.3 kg / 552 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $81.23 $162.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $85.41 $170.82
Premium $6.24 $87.90 $175.80
Diesel $7.57 $106.54 $213.09

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Phelan. The current time is 06:33:27.

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.