How far is Laguna, CA from San Juan Bautista, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to San Juan Bautista, CA is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
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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 02h 55m.
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.
City in Stanislaus County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and San Juan Bautista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and San Juan Bautista.
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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 · 29 sec · November Drive
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive
1011 ft · 33 sec · Laguna Park Drive
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Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
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Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hood Franklin Road
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Take the ramp slight right
986 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
45.4 mi · 50 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
50.6 mi · 54 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 33: Santa Nella, Gilroy
1871 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Santa Nella Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Santa Nella Road
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Take the ramp right
1641 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pacheco Pass Highway
25.8 mi · 30 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Turn straight
6 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
48 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto The Alameda
1164 ft · 27 sec · The Alameda
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
93 m · 12 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Second Street
887 ft · 35 sec · Second Street
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Turn left onto Polk Street
79 m · 15 sec · Polk Street
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Turn right onto Third Street
41 m · 23 sec · Third Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Third Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and San Juan Bautista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
50.6 mi · 00h 54m
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 Chance Light Rain near San Juan Bautista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to San Juan Bautista?
The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Laguna and 74 miles from San Juan Bautista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 12:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.11 one way or $60.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Laguna and Chance Light Rain near San Juan Bautista.
Stop Ideas Near Patterson
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 Patterson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and San Juan Bautista. Straight-line distance: 109.04 mi (175.48 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 San Juan Bautista
City in San Benito County, California, United States
| Population | 2,124 |
| Coordinates | 36.8455100, -121.5380000 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Juan Bautista (-121.538, 36.84551)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $30.11 | $60.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $31.66 | $63.33 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $32.59 | $65.18 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $39.50 | $79.00 |
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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