How far is Laguna, CA from South Lake Tahoe, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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 27m.
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 California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and South Lake Tahoe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and South Lake Tahoe.
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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
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road
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Turn right
104 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
1295 ft · 26 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard
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Continue on Calvine Road
2151 ft · 45 sec · Calvine Road
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Turn left onto Power Inn Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Power Inn Road
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Continue on Howe Avenue
536 ft · 9 sec · Howe Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe
2910 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
55.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Continue straight
32.7 mi · 45 min
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Continue straight
1795 ft · 34 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
21 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Los Angeles Avenue
1185 ft · 38 sec · Los Angeles Avenue
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Turn left onto Oakland Avenue
1994 ft · 56 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn right onto El Dorado Avenue
688 ft · 19 sec · El Dorado Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · El Dorado Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and South Lake Tahoe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
El Dorado Freeway
Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
55.8 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near South Lake Tahoe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to South Lake Tahoe?
The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Placerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Laguna and 54 miles from South Lake Tahoe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near South Lake Tahoe.
Stop Ideas Near Placerville
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 Placerville.
Placerville, California
Auburn
Rocklin
Roseville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and South Lake Tahoe. Straight-line distance: 85.33 mi (137.32 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 South Lake Tahoe
City in California
| Population | 22,847 |
| Coordinates | 38.9332400, -119.9843500 |
| Altitude | 1901 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Lake Tahoe (-119.98435, 38.93324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $21.98 | $43.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $23.11 | $46.22 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $23.79 | $47.57 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $28.83 | $57.66 |
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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