How far is Laguna, CA from Yosemite Lakes, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Yosemite Lakes, CA is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Yosemite Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Yosemite Lakes.
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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
1673 ft · 43 sec · Bruceville Road
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Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
2468 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
46 mi · 53 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Keep slight left
86.8 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street
723 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto North I Street
1719 ft · 36 sec · North I Street
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Turn left onto West Yosemite Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Yosemite Avenue
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Southern Yosemite Highway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Southern Yosemite Highway
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Turn left onto Yosemite Springs Parkway
3.7 mi · 9 min · Yosemite Springs Parkway
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Turn left onto Stetson Drive
592 ft · 28 sec · Stetson Drive
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Turn right onto Holiday Drive
87 m · 12 sec · Holiday Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holiday Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Yosemite Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Sacramento Freeway
Keep slight left
86.8 mi · 01h 40m
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 Clear near Yosemite Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Yosemite Lakes?
The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Laguna and 83.1 miles from Yosemite Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 10:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.81 one way or $67.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Mostly Clear near Yosemite Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Yosemite Lakes. Straight-line distance: 123.88 mi (199.36 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 Yosemite Lakes
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
| Population | 4,952 |
| Coordinates | 37.1910600, -119.7726500 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yosemite Lakes (-119.77265, 37.19106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $33.81 | $67.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $35.55 | $71.09 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $36.58 | $73.17 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $44.34 | $88.69 |
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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