How far is Lindsay, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Lindsay, CA to Laguna, CA is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
217.65 mi
03h 40m
Flight
199.88 mi
321.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.88 mi
Kilometers
321.68 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.65 mi
Kilometers
350.28 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM PDT
Return by in Lindsay
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindsay
2026-04-22T21:41
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindsay
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
Planada
CA

Census-designated place in California

From Lindsay
108.4 mi
01h 50m
To Laguna
109.2 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    122 m · 32 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Apia Street

    63 m · 11 sec · East Apia Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Mirage Avenue

    1434 ft · 34 sec · South Mirage Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Hermosa Street

    113 m · 8 sec · East Hermosa Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Hermosa Street

    23 m · 2 sec · West Hermosa Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto West Hermosa Street

    2647 ft · 55 sec · West Hermosa Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Hermosa Street

    23 m · 2 sec · West Hermosa Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto West Hermosa Street

    1236 ft · 27 sec · West Hermosa Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Tulare Lindsay Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Tulare Lindsay Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Tulare Avenue

    2079 ft · 32 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Tulare Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Golden State Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

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

  18. 18

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E

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

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    33.9 mi · 39 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road

    1745 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Laguna Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1736 ft · 46 sec · Bruceville Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  26. 26

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 39%
Golden State Highway
58.4 mi · 27%
Old U.S. Route 99E
35.2 mi · 16%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 10%
Tulare Lindsay Highway
4.24 mi · 2%
East Tulare Avenue
1.78 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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
199.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Planada
01h 50m from Lindsay
Leave By
9:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Planada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Lindsay and 109.2 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 9:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.31 one way or $88.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Planada

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

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

RAIL

Merced station

14 mi away
324 West 24th St
BUS

Mariposa, CA

38 mi away
Highway 140 and 7th Street
BUS

Mariposa, California

38 mi away
5158 State Highway 140
RAIL

Madera

44 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindsay and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 199.88 mi (321.68 km).

Lindsay

#1 Lindsay

City in Tulare County, California, United States

Population12,908
Coordinates36.2030100, -119.0881600
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-119.088094, 36.203033)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.07 L · about $44.31
Round trip
$88.61
15.36 gal · 58.14 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $44.31 $88.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $46.59 $93.17
Premium $6.24 $47.95 $95.89
Diesel $7.57 $58.11 $116.23

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 Lindsay and Laguna. The current time is 21:41:09.

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.