How far is Laguna, CA from Taft Heights, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Taft Heights, CA is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.4 miles (404.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Taft Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Taft Heights.
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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
211.1 mi · 3 hr 46 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 43: Taft, Maricopa
1887 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Enos Lane
1.6 mi · 2 min · Enos Lane
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Keep slight right to continue on Enos Lane
88 m · 6 sec · Enos Lane
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Turn straight onto Taft Highway
14.4 mi · 20 min · Taft Highway
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Street
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Continue on 6th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
863 ft · 25 sec · Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 10th Street
5 m · 5 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn left onto A Street
2326 ft · 2 min · A Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
759 ft · 39 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Taft Heights.
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
211 mi · 03h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Taft Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Taft Heights?
The road trip is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.4 miles from Laguna and 141.2 miles from Taft Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.4 miles (404.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.52 one way or $115.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Taft Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
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 Mendota.
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Merced station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Taft Heights. Straight-line distance: 251.41 mi (404.61 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 Taft Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 1,949 |
| Coordinates | 35.1346900, -119.4726200 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taft Heights (-119.47262, 35.13469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $57.52 | $115.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $60.48 | $120.96 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $62.24 | $124.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $75.44 | $150.89 |
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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