How far is Laguna, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.48 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.73 mi
18.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.73 mi
Kilometers
18.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.48 mi
Kilometers
26.53 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Mon, May 4, 3:19 PM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Mon, May 4, 3:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-05-04T14:54
Arrive Sacramento
Mon, May 4, 3:19 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Laguna
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Florin
CA

A census-designated place in Sacramento County, California.

From Laguna
7.8 mi
00h 12m
To Sacramento
8.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.5 mi · 12 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Capital City Freeway

    2593 ft · 32 sec · Capital City Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward N Street

    1261 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 30th Street

    858 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto L Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    1265 ft · 33 sec · 16th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I Street

    2891 ft · 1 min · I Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
10.5 mi · 64%
Laguna Boulevard
1.15 mi · 7%
L Street
1.07 mi · 6%
I Street
0.55 mi · 3%
Capital City Freeway
0.49 mi · 3%
Seasons Drive
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

10.5 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florin
00h 12m from Laguna
Leave By
7:40 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Laguna and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Florin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Laguna and 8.7 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Laguna and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Florin

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Florin and the surrounding midpoint area.
North Point Park
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

North Point Park

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95838, United States
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews Park
City of Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

City of Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center

Elk Grove , CA
9255 Disposal Ln, Elk Grove, CA 95624, United States
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florin.

BUS

Elk Grove, California

10 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

12 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

13 mi away
401 I Street
RAIL

Davis station

29 mi away
840 Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 11.73 mi (18.88 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

Population512,838
Coordinates38.5815700, -121.4944000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.69
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.35 $6.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.52 $7.04
Premium $6.24 $3.62 $7.24
Diesel $7.57 $4.39 $8.78

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Sacramento. The current time is 14:54:14.

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.