How far is Laton, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Laton, CA to Laguna, CA is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (269 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
184.39 mi
03h 12m
Flight
167.16 mi
269.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.16 mi
Kilometers
269.02 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.39 mi
Kilometers
296.74 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM PDT
Return by in Laton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laton
2026-04-19T04:31
Arrive Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:34 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laton
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
Atwater
CA

City in California

From Laton
92.4 mi
01h 36m
To Laguna
92 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Fowler Avenue

    65 m · 32 sec · South Fowler Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on South Fowler Avenue

    698 ft · 16 sec · South Fowler Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto De Woody Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · De Woody Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Riverdale Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Riverdale Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Cairo Avenue

    1496 ft · 35 sec · Cairo Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Central Valley Highway

    2570 ft · 43 sec · Central Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Highland Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Highland Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Highland Avenue

    7 mi · 10 min · South Highland Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 North

    1144 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    25.9 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  14. 14

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    33.9 mi · 39 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road

    1745 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Laguna Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1736 ft · 46 sec · Bruceville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 28 sec · November Drive

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 46%
Old U.S. Route 99E
35.2 mi · 19%
CA 99 North
26.1 mi · 14%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 12%
South Highland Avenue
9.12 mi · 5%
Golden State Highway
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Northbound California State Route 99

Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

84.6 mi · 01h 38m

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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
167.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atwater
01h 36m from Laton
Leave By
10:34 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laton and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Atwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Laton and 92 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 167.1 miles (269 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 10:34 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.56 one way or $75.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atwater

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

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

RAIL

Merced station

13 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Denair station

26 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

45 mi away
1700 Held Drive
BUS

Mariposa, California

59 mi away
5158 State Highway 140

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laton and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 167.16 mi (269.02 km).

Laton

#1 Laton

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

Population1,824
Coordinates36.4332800, -119.6868000
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: South Fowler Avenue (-119.686362, 36.433056)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.51 gal
24.63 L · about $37.56
Round trip
$75.11
13.02 gal · 49.26 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.7 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $37.56 $75.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $39.49 $78.98
Premium $6.24 $40.64 $81.28
Diesel $7.57 $49.26 $98.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Laton and Laguna. The current time is 04:31:34.

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.