How far is Laguna, CA from Richgrove, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Richgrove, CA is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.79 mi
04h 41m
Flight
221.71 mi
356.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.71 mi
Kilometers
356.81 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.79 mi
Kilometers
389.13 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richgrove
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 10:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive Richgrove
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 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
Chowchilla
CA

City in Madera County, California, United States

From Laguna
120.9 mi
02h 20m
To Richgrove
120.9 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2468 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    46 mi · 53 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    109.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    33.1 mi · 35 min · Golden State Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Delano, County Line Road

    1467 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on High Street

    1 mi · 2 min · High Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cecil Avenue

    7 mi · 12 min · Cecil Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Famoso Porterville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Famoso Porterville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Richgrove Drive

    2811 ft · 58 sec · Richgrove Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dooley Drive

    783 ft · 34 sec · Dooley Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dooley Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
196 mi · 81%
Golden State Highway
33.1 mi · 14%
Cecil Avenue
7.04 mi · 3%
Famoso Porterville Highway
1.12 mi
Laguna Boulevard
1.05 mi
High Street
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Keep slight left

109 mi · 02h 05m

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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
221.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chowchilla
02h 20m from Laguna
Leave By
7:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Richgrove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Chowchilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Laguna and 120.9 miles from Richgrove.

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

The direct path is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 7:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.21 one way or $98.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Richgrove.

Stop Ideas Near Chowchilla

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

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

RAIL

Madera

27 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Merced station

28 mi away
324 West 24th St
BUS

Mariposa, CA

48 mi away
Highway 140 and 7th Street
BUS

Mariposa, California

48 mi away
5158 State Highway 140

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Richgrove. Straight-line distance: 221.71 mi (356.81 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Richgrove

Census-designated place in Tulare County, California

Population2,882
Coordinates35.7966200, -119.1078800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Richgrove (-119.10788, 35.79662)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.53 gal
32.3 L · about $49.21
Round trip
$98.42
17.06 gal · 64.6 L
Estimated CO2
75.8 kg one way
Round trip: 151.6 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $49.21 $98.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $51.74 $103.49
Premium $6.24 $53.25 $106.51
Diesel $7.57 $64.55 $129.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Richgrove. The current time is 00:59:59.

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.