How far is Laguna, CA from Walnut Grove, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Walnut Grove, CA is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
18.78 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.24 mi
21.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.24 mi
Kilometers
21.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.78 mi
Kilometers
30.23 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 1:52 PM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 2:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-10-15T13:21
Arrive Walnut Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 1:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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
Elk Grove
CA

The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.

From Laguna
9.4 mi
00h 15m
To Walnut Grove
9.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Walnut Grove.

  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 · 29 sec · November Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive

    1011 ft · 33 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hood Franklin Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    986 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Twin Cities Road

    1530 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Twin Cities Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin Cities Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    2 mi · 4 min · River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto C Street

    152 m · 23 sec · C Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    22 m · 8 sec · Grove Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lord Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Lord Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
6.17 mi · 33%
Twin Cities Road
4.45 mi · 24%
Franklin Boulevard
2.28 mi · 12%
River Road
2.05 mi · 11%
Hood Franklin Road
1.43 mi · 8%
Elk Grove Boulevard
1.04 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

6.17 mi · 00h 07m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Grove
00h 15m from Laguna
Leave By
7:28 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Walnut Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Walnut Grove?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 9.4 miles from Laguna and 9.4 miles from Walnut Grove.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Laguna and Sunny near Walnut Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elk Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elk Grove.

BUS

Elk Grove, California

10 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

21 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

22 mi away
401 I Street
RAIL

Lodi

32 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Walnut Grove. Straight-line distance: 13.24 mi (21.31 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Walnut Grove

Situated in Sacramento County at an elevation of approximately 10 feet, this census-designated place lies within the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta along the Sacramento River.

Population0
Coordinates38.2421400, -121.5116200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Walnut Grove (-121.51162, 38.24214)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.51 L · about $4.13
Round trip
$8.26
1.32 gal · 5.02 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $4.13 $8.26
Mid-grade $6.50 $4.29 $8.58
Premium $6.69 $4.41 $8.83
Diesel $8.41 $5.55 $11.11

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Walnut Grove. The current time is 13:21:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.