How far is Mission Hills, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Mission Hills, CA to Laguna, CA is about 338.3 miles (544.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.8 miles (424.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m 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
338.35 mi
05h 42m
Flight
263.8 mi
424.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.8 mi
Kilometers
424.55 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.35 mi
Kilometers
544.52 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 7:06 PM PDT
Return by in Mission Hills
Fri, Oct 16, 12:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mission Hills
2026-10-15T13:23
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 7:06 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mission Hills
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 Mission Hills
169.1 mi
02h 51m
To Laguna
169.2 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NE
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 Mission Hills and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mission Hills and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Calle Segundo

    106 m · 19 sec · Calle Segundo

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rucker Road

    2287 ft · 2 min · Rucker Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Burton Mesa Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Burton Mesa Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    641 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Cabrillo Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Cabrillo Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Cabrillo Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Orcutt Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Orcutt Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Broadway

    2867 ft · 1 min · South Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Betteravia Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Betteravia Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1062 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

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

    1044 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    149 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    19.4 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Skyline Boulevard

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Skyline Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on South Lassen Avenue

    2873 ft · 52 sec · South Lassen Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    126.3 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Westside Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  27. 27

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  30. 30

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mission Hills 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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
186 mi · 55%
East Betteravia Road
62.9 mi · 19%
CA 46 East
21 mi · 6%
Cabrillo Highway
14.2 mi · 4%
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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.5 mi
263.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coalinga
02h 51m from Mission Hills
Leave By
5:34 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Mission Hills and Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mission Hills to Laguna?

The road trip is about 338.3 miles (544.5 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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 169.1 miles from Mission Hills and 169.2 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 263.8 miles (424.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.5 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 5:34 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.76 one way or $149.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Mission Hills and Clear 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 Mission Hills and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 263.8 mi (424.55 km).

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#1 Mission Hills

Situated in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County at an elevation of 325 feet, this census-designated place lies immediately north of the city of Lompoc.

Population0
Coordinates34.6860900, -120.4368300
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Calle Segundo (-120.43683, 34.686104)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.94 gal
45.2 L · about $74.76
Round trip
$149.51
23.88 gal · 90.4 L
Estimated CO2
106.1 kg one way
Round trip: 212.2 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $74.76 $149.51
Mid-grade $6.50 $77.60 $155.20
Premium $6.69 $79.87 $159.73
Diesel $8.41 $100.45 $200.90

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 Mission Hills and Laguna. The current time is 13:23:32.

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.