How far is Mojave, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Mojave, CA to Laguna, CA is about 339.6 miles (546.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.2 miles (473.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mojave and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mojave and Laguna.
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Start on Sierra Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Sierra Highway
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Take the ramp left
53.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 204: Union Avenue
1161 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
136 m · 22 sec · East Brundage Lane
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Golden State Avenue
3.4 mi · 4 min · Golden State Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E
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Keep slight left
33.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
1745 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Laguna Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bruceville Road
1736 ft · 46 sec · Bruceville Road
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn right onto November Drive
541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way
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Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mojave and Laguna.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Golden State Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
111 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mojave 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 Mojave to Laguna?
The road trip is about 339.6 miles (546.6 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?
Malaga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163 miles from Mojave and 176.7 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.2 miles (473.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 5:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.17 one way or $138.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mojave and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Malaga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malaga.
Fresno station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Hanford station
Madera
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mojave and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 294.15 mi (473.39 km).
#1 Mojave
Desert in southwestern United States
| Population | 4,238 |
| Coordinates | 35.0524700, -118.1739600 |
| Altitude | 842 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laguna
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 1,370,232 |
| Coordinates | 38.4210200, -121.4238400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 547 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $69.17 | $138.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $72.73 | $145.46 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $74.85 | $149.71 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $90.73 | $181.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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