How far is Laguna, CA from Redway, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Redway, CA is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
253.23 mi
05h 11m
Flight
173.93 mi
279.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.93 mi
Kilometers
279.91 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.23 mi
Kilometers
407.53 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redway
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-22T23:11
Arrive Redway
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:38 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laguna
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Cloverdale
CA

City in California

From Laguna
126.6 mi
02h 35m
To Redway
126.6 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Isolated Rain Showers then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.9 mi · 11 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe

    2549 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Capital City Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    37.9 mi · 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    59 m · 7 sec · Airport Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Napa–Vallejo Highway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    21.7 mi · 26 min · Saint Helena Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Foothill Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    16.1 mi · 18 min · Saint Helena Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Geyserville Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Geyserville Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Canyon Road

    110 m · 7 sec · Canyon Road

  26. 26

    Take the exit right

    1615 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Redwood Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Willits Bypass

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Willits Bypass

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Willits Bypass

    1236 ft · 16 sec · Willits Bypass

  31. 31

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    65.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Redwood Highway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Redway, Shelter Cove

    977 ft · 28 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Redwood Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Redwood Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Redwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
121 mi · 48%
Saint Helena Highway
51.2 mi · 20%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
44.5 mi · 18%
South Sacramento Freeway
9.91 mi · 4%
Willits Bypass
5.39 mi · 2%
Capital City Freeway
5.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Continue on Redwood Highway

65.4 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.3 mi
173.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloverdale
02h 35m from Laguna
Leave By
6:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Laguna and Isolated Rain Showers then Patchy Fog near Redway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Cloverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.6 miles from Laguna and 126.6 miles from Redway.

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

The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.52 one way or $103.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Laguna and Isolated Rain Showers then Patchy Fog near Redway.

Stop Ideas Near Cloverdale

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

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

BUS

Cloverdale, California

1 mi away
Citrus Fair Road and Asti Road
BUS

Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California

25 mi away
165 Healdsburg Ave.
BUS

Ukiah, California

41 mi away
711 East Perkins Street
BUS

Santa Rosa, California

49 mi away
175 Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Redway. Straight-line distance: 173.93 mi (279.91 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Redway

Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California

Population1,225
Coordinates40.1201400, -123.8233600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Redway (-123.82336, 40.12014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.93 gal
33.82 L · about $51.52
Round trip
$103.03
17.86 gal · 67.64 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.7 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $51.52 $103.03
Mid-grade $6.07 $54.17 $108.34
Premium $6.24 $55.75 $111.50
Diesel $7.57 $67.57 $135.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Redway. The current time is 23:11:57.

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.