How far is Montague, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Montague, CA to Laguna, CA is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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
269.63 mi
04h 31m
Flight
235.84 mi
379.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.84 mi
Kilometers
379.54 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.63 mi
Kilometers
433.92 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM PDT
Return by in Montague
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montague
2026-04-23T03:45
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montague
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
Tehama
CA

Human settlement in Tehama County, California, United States of America

From Montague
134.1 mi
02h 15m
To Laguna
135.5 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Webb Street

    11 m · 4 sec · West Webb Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    1495 ft · 30 sec · South 11th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Montague Grenada Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Montague Grenada Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 99-97 Cutoff

    1.4 km · 2 min · 99-97 Cutoff

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway

    35.5 mi · 39 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Westside Freeway

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco

    2110 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    1936 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    3077 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  23. 23

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montague 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
127 mi · 47%
Cascade Wonderland Highway
119 mi · 44%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 3%
Montague Grenada Road
5.74 mi · 2%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 1%
Capital City Freeway
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Continue on Westside Freeway

93 mi · 01h 40m

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
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
235.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tehama
02h 15m from Montague
Leave By
7:58 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montague and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Tehama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.1 miles from Montague and 135.5 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 7:58 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.92 one way or $109.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tehama

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

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

BUS

Corning, California

13 mi away
1081 Solano Street
BUS

Red Bluff, California

19 mi away
228 S. Main Street
RAIL

Chico station

41 mi away
West 5th and Orange Streets
RAIL

Redding station

66 mi away
1620 Yuba Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montague and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 235.84 mi (379.54 km).

Montague

#1 Montague

City in Siskiyou County, California, United States

Population1,366
Coordinates41.7282000, -122.5278000
Altitude774
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: West Webb Street (-122.527764, 41.728251)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.52 gal
36.02 L · about $54.92
Round trip
$109.84
19.04 gal · 72.04 L
Estimated CO2
84.6 kg one way
Round trip: 169.2 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $54.92 $109.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $57.75 $115.50
Premium $6.24 $59.43 $118.87
Diesel $7.57 $72.04 $144.08

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 Montague and Laguna. The current time is 03:45:21.

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.