How far is Laguna, CA from Wheatland, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Wheatland, CA is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.37 mi
01h 07m
Flight
40.69 mi
65.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.69 mi
Kilometers
65.48 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.37 mi
Kilometers
87.5 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheatland
Thu, Apr 30, 3:52 PM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Apr 30, 5:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-30T14:45
Arrive Wheatland
Thu, Apr 30, 3:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laguna
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Citrus Heights
CA

A city in Sacramento County, California.

From Laguna
27.2 mi
00h 33m
To Wheatland
27.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Wheatland.

  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 · 26 sec · November Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 48 sec · Seasons Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1673 ft · 43 sec · Bruceville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Bond Road

    844 ft · 16 sec · Bond Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 North: Sacramento

    1044 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Capital City Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Capital City Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 65: Lincoln, Marysville

    2063 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Charles J. La Porte Memorial Bridge

    1204 ft · 29 sec · Charles J. La Porte Memorial Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    139 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles J. La Porte Memorial Bridge
21.5 mi · 40%
South Sacramento Freeway
10.5 mi · 19%
Capital City Freeway
8.86 mi · 16%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.05 mi · 13%
Alan S. Hart Freeway
3.63 mi · 7%
Laguna Boulevard
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charles J. La Porte Memorial Bridge

Continue straight

21.3 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
40.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Citrus Heights
00h 33m from Laguna
Leave By
4:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Wheatland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Wheatland?

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Citrus Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Laguna and 27.2 miles from Wheatland.

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

The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.08 one way or $22.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Sunny near Wheatland.

Stop Ideas Near Citrus Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Citrus Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot
Citrus Heights Community Center
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

Citrus Heights Community Center

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 4.8/5 20 reviews Community center,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Citrus Heights.

RAIL

Roseville station

5 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Rocklin

10 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

23 mi away
401 I Street
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

24 mi away
1389 10th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Wheatland. Straight-line distance: 40.69 mi (65.48 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Wheatland

#2 Wheatland

City in California, United States

Population3,666
Coordinates39.0098900, -121.4230100
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Wheatland (-121.42301, 39.00989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $11.08
Round trip
$22.15
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.08 $22.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.65 $23.29
Premium $6.24 $11.99 $23.97
Diesel $7.57 $14.53 $29.06

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Wheatland. The current time is 14:45:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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