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

The driving distance from Los Banos, CA to Laguna, CA is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.66 mi
01h 57m
Flight
99.24 mi
159.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.24 mi
Kilometers
159.71 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.66 mi
Kilometers
184.52 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM PDT
Return by in Los Banos
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Banos
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Banos
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Tracy
CA

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

From Los Banos
57.3 mi
00h 58m
To Laguna
57.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
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 Los Banos and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    564 ft · 27 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pacheco Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 9 min · East Pacheco Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Sacramento, San Francisco

    2785 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    42.8 mi · 46 min · Westside Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  10. 10

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 28 sec · November Drive

  13. 13

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Banos 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
103 mi · 90%
East Pacheco Boulevard
6.3 mi · 5%
Elk Grove Boulevard
3.31 mi · 3%
Foulks Ranch Drive
0.68 mi · 1%
I 5
0.53 mi
Seasons Drive
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

42.8 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
00h 58m from Los Banos
Leave By
2:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Los Banos 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 Los Banos to Laguna?

The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Los Banos and 57.4 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.36 one way or $46.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Los Banos and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Tracy

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

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

BUS

Tracy, California

3 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Tracy, CA

5 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard
RAIL

Manteca, CA

16 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

26 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Banos and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 99.24 mi (159.71 km).

Los Banos

#1 Los Banos

The county seat of Merced County, California.

Population40,571
Coordinates37.0582800, -120.8499200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-120.849794, 37.058226)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.32 L · about $23.36
Round trip
$46.73
8.1 gal · 30.64 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $23.36 $46.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $24.57 $49.13
Premium $6.24 $25.28 $50.57
Diesel $7.57 $30.65 $61.29

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 Los Banos and Laguna. The current time is 23:00:33.

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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.