How far is Midpines, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Midpines, CA to Laguna, CA is about 146 miles (235 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.01 mi
02h 39m
Flight
101.84 mi
163.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.84 mi
Kilometers
163.9 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.01 mi
Kilometers
234.98 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 2:56 PM PDT
Return by in Midpines
Thu, Oct 15, 5:36 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midpines
2026-10-15T12:16
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 2:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midpines
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
Keyes
CA

City in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Midpines
72.9 mi
01h 19m
To Laguna
73.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    650 ft · 31 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Yosemite Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Central Yosemite Highway

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Central Yosemite Highway

    36.5 mi · 52 min · Central Yosemite Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1467 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    33.9 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road

    1745 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Laguna Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1736 ft · 46 sec · Bruceville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 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 Midpines 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Yosemite Highway
143 mi · 98%
Laguna Boulevard
1.7 mi · 1%
Bruceville Road
0.33 mi
Seasons Drive
0.32 mi
November Drive
0.1 mi
Fall Breeze Court
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Central Yosemite Highway

Continue straight

65.9 mi · 01h 17m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keyes
01h 19m from Midpines
Leave By
1:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Midpines and Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146 miles (235 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Midpines and 73.1 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 1:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midpines and Clear near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Keyes

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

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

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Denair station

11 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

12 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Manteca, CA

41 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

48 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midpines and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 101.84 mi (163.9 km).

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#1 Midpines

Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Mariposa County at an elevation of 2,585 feet, this community lies along State Route 140 west of Yosemite National Park.

Population0
Coordinates37.5443800, -119.9204500
Altitude788
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-119.920686, 37.544475)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.5 L · about $32.24
Round trip
$64.49
10.3 gal · 39 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $32.24 $64.49
Mid-grade $6.50 $33.47 $66.94
Premium $6.69 $34.45 $68.90
Diesel $8.41 $43.33 $86.65

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Midpines and Laguna. The current time is 12:16:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.