How far is Laguna, CA from Yreka, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Yreka, CA is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.34 mi
05h 04m
Flight
237.77 mi
382.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.77 mi
Kilometers
382.66 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.34 mi
Kilometers
438.29 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yreka
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Yreka
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:50 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laguna
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tehama
CA

Human settlement in Tehama County, California, United States of America

From Laguna
136.3 mi
02h 32m
To Yreka
136.1 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.9 mi · 11 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe

    2549 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding

    803 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Redding

    1407 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5: Redding

    1615 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Westside Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Yreka

    999 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Foothill Drive

    83 m · 5 sec · Foothill Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on East Miner Street

    615 ft · 14 sec · East Miner Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1438 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cascade Wonderland Highway
129 mi · 47%
Westside Freeway
128 mi · 47%
South Sacramento Freeway
9.91 mi · 4%
US 50 West
1.28 mi
Capital City Freeway
1.22 mi
Laguna Boulevard
1.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Cascade Wonderland Highway

Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway

129 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
237.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tehama
02h 32m from Laguna
Leave By
6:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Laguna and Chance Light Rain near Yreka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Tehama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from Laguna and 136.1 miles from Yreka.

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

The direct path is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 6:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.44 one way or $110.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Laguna and Chance Light Rain near Yreka.

Stop Ideas Near Tehama

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tehama, 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 Tehama.

BUS

Corning, California

13 mi away
1081 Solano Street
BUS

Red Bluff, California

19 mi away
228 S. Main Street
RAIL

Chico station

41 mi away
West 5th and Orange Streets
RAIL

Redding station

66 mi away
1620 Yuba Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Yreka. Straight-line distance: 237.77 mi (382.66 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Yreka

County seat of Siskiyou County, California, United States

Population7,503
Coordinates41.7354200, -122.6344700
Altitude788
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Yreka (-122.63447, 41.73542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.61 gal
36.38 L · about $55.44
Round trip
$110.88
19.22 gal · 72.76 L
Estimated CO2
85.4 kg one way
Round trip: 170.8 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $55.44 $110.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $58.29 $116.59
Premium $6.24 $60.00 $119.99
Diesel $7.57 $72.72 $145.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Yreka. The current time is 21:14:55.

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.