How far is Laguna, CA from Rancho Calaveras, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Rancho Calaveras, CA is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 01h 22m.
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 San Joaquin County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Rancho Calaveras.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Rancho Calaveras.
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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
19.4 mi · 29 min · State Route 88
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Continue straight
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right
1990 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Vista del Lago Drive
152 m · 14 sec · Vista del Lago Drive
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Turn right onto Hartvickson Lane
2.9 mi · 5 min · Hartvickson Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Baldwin Street
990 ft · 21 sec · Baldwin Street
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Turn right onto Bergsma Lane
1.2 km · 3 min · Bergsma Lane
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Turn left onto Stabulis Road
986 ft · 45 sec · Stabulis Road
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Turn left
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Rancho Calaveras.
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
19.4 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Rancho Calaveras.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Rancho Calaveras?
The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Lockeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Laguna and 26.6 miles from Rancho Calaveras.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Rancho Calaveras.
Stop Ideas Near Lockeford
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 Lockeford.
Lodi
Robert J. Cabral Station
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Elk Grove, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Rancho Calaveras. Straight-line distance: 36.78 mi (59.19 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 Rancho Calaveras
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California
| Population | 5,325 |
| Coordinates | 38.1274200, -120.8582700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rancho Calaveras (-120.85827, 38.12742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.74 | $23.47 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $14.23 | $28.45 |
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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