How far is Laguna, CA from Thornton, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Thornton, CA is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Thornton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Thornton.
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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
10.4 mi · 11 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Walnut Grove Road
1302 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto West Walnut Grove Road
1055 ft · 21 sec · West Walnut Grove Road
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Continue on Thornton Road
1035 ft · 21 sec · Thornton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thornton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Thornton.
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.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
10.4 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Laguna and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Thornton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Thornton?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Elk Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Laguna and 8.5 miles from Thornton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Laguna and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Thornton.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove
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 Elk Grove.
Elk Grove, California
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Lodi
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Thornton. Straight-line distance: 13.47 mi (21.68 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 Thornton
Situated at an elevation of 13 feet in San Joaquin County, this census-designated place lies within the low-lying Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2260300, -121.4246700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thornton (-121.42467, 38.22603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.84 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $6.09 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Premium | $6.28 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| Diesel | $8.28 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
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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