How far is Los Angeles, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Laguna, CA is about 375.4 miles (604.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 350 miles (563.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
375.35 mi
05h 58m
Flight
349.97 mi
563.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.97 mi
Kilometers
563.23 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
375.35 mi
Kilometers
604.07 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Mon, May 4, 10:10 PM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Tue, May 5, 4:08 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-05-04T16:12
Arrive Laguna
Mon, May 4, 10:10 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 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
5:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
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
Huron
CA

Small city in Fresno County, California

From Los Angeles
187.5 mi
02h 59m
To Laguna
187.8 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    761 ft · 32 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1959 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 North, CA 110

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    15.5 mi · 20 min · Hollywood Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  18. 18

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  21. 21

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
286 mi · 76%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 10%
Golden State Freeway
29 mi · 8%
Hollywood Freeway
16.3 mi · 4%
Elk Grove Boulevard
3.31 mi · 1%
Foulks Ranch Drive
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
350 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huron
02h 59m from Los Angeles
Leave By
5:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and 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 Los Angeles to Laguna?

The road trip is about 375.4 miles (604.1 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.5 miles from Los Angeles and 187.8 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 350 miles (563.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 5:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $76.44 one way or $152.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Los Angeles and Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Huron

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

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

BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

26 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Kettleman City, California

28 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

29 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Hanford station

43 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 349.97 mi (563.23 km).

Los Angeles

#1 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Population3,970,219
Coordinates34.0522300, -118.2436800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: West 1st Street (-118.243569, 34.052341)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 604 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.25 gal
50.14 L · about $76.44
Round trip
$152.88
26.5 gal · 100.28 L
Estimated CO2
117.8 kg one way
Round trip: 235.5 kg / 519 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $76.44 $152.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $80.37 $160.75
Premium $6.24 $82.72 $165.44
Diesel $7.57 $100.26 $200.53

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Laguna. The current time is 16:12:27.

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.