How far is Montclair, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Montclair, CA to Laguna, CA is about 406.7 miles (654.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 365.1 miles (587.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
406.76 mi
06h 27m
Flight
365.1 mi
587.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
365.1 mi
Kilometers
587.57 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
406.76 mi
Kilometers
654.62 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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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 06h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM PDT
Return by in Montclair
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montclair
2026-04-22T19:51
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:28 PM to 1:58 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montclair
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Montclair
202.9 mi
03h 13m
To Laguna
203.8 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Montclair and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    22 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto San Bernardino Street

    2544 ft · 1 min · San Bernardino Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Monte Vista Avenue

    1789 ft · 44 sec · Monte Vista Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    938 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57: Santa Ana

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 57 North

    2267 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 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 Montclair 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
286 mi · 70%
Foothill Freeway
81.2 mi · 20%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 5%
San Bernardino Freeway
5.74 mi · 1%
CA 57 North
3.86 mi · 1%
Elk Grove Boulevard
3.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
365.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 13m from Montclair
Leave By
11:04 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montclair 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 Montclair to Laguna?

The road trip is about 406.7 miles (654.6 km) and usually takes 06h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.9 miles from Montclair and 203.8 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 365.1 miles (587.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $82.79 one way or $165.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montclair and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montclair and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 365.1 mi (587.57 km).

Montclair

#1 Montclair

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population40,600
Coordinates34.0775100, -117.6897800
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-117.689644, 34.07751)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 655 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.35 gal
54.33 L · about $82.79
Round trip
$165.57
28.7 gal · 108.66 L
Estimated CO2
127.5 kg one way
Round trip: 255.1 kg / 562 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $82.79 $165.57
Mid-grade $6.07 $87.05 $174.09
Premium $6.24 $89.59 $179.17
Diesel $7.57 $108.59 $217.17

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 Montclair and Laguna. The current time is 19:51:22.

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.