How far is Lompoc, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Lompoc, CA to Laguna, CA is about 341.1 miles (548.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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
341.05 mi
05h 47m
Flight
266.74 mi
429.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.74 mi
Kilometers
429.28 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.05 mi
Kilometers
548.87 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Tue, May 12, 8:29 PM PDT
Return by in Lompoc
Wed, May 13, 2:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lompoc
2026-05-12T14:42
Arrive Laguna
Tue, May 12, 8:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lompoc
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
Coalinga
CA

City in Fresno County, California, United States

From Lompoc
170 mi
02h 53m
To Laguna
171.1 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North H Street

    14 m · 3 sec · North H Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North H Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North H Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cabrillo Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Cabrillo Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Cabrillo Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Cabrillo Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Orcutt Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Orcutt Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Broadway

    2867 ft · 1 min · South Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Betteravia Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Betteravia Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1062 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 46 East: Fresno, Bakersfield

    1044 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    149 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    19.4 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Skyline Boulevard

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Skyline Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on South Lassen Avenue

    2873 ft · 52 sec · South Lassen Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    126.3 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Westside Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  28. 28

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
186 mi · 55%
East Betteravia Road
62.9 mi · 18%
CA 46 East
21 mi · 6%
Cabrillo Highway
16.3 mi · 5%
Skyline Boulevard
5.59 mi · 2%
Orcutt Expressway
5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

126 mi · 02h 15m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.3 mi
266.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coalinga
02h 53m from Lompoc
Leave By
5:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Lompoc and Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 341.1 miles (548.9 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Coalinga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170 miles from Lompoc and 171.1 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.3 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 5:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.46 one way or $138.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Lompoc and Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Coalinga

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

40 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

49 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Lemoore, California

53 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Paso Robles station

65 mi away
800 Pine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lompoc and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 266.74 mi (429.28 km).

Lompoc

#1 Lompoc

A city in Santa Barbara County, California.

Population42,253
Coordinates34.6391500, -120.4579400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: North H Street (-120.45797, 34.63915)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 549 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.04 gal
45.56 L · about $69.46
Round trip
$138.92
24.08 gal · 91.12 L
Estimated CO2
107 kg one way
Round trip: 214 kg / 472 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $69.46 $138.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $73.03 $146.07
Premium $6.24 $75.17 $150.33
Diesel $7.57 $91.11 $182.21

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lompoc and Laguna. The current time is 14:42:45.

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.