How far is Mountain Ranch, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Mountain Ranch, CA to Laguna, CA is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Ranch and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Ranch and Laguna.
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Start on Garabaldi Street
88 m · 19 sec · Garabaldi Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Ranch Road
8.8 mi · 19 min · Mountain Ranch Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Ranch Road
70 m · 8 sec · Mountain Ranch Road
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Turn slight right onto East Saint Charles Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Saint Charles Street
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto Elliot Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Elliot Road
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Turn left onto East Peltier Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · East Peltier Road
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Turn right onto 99 Frontage Road
635 ft · 13 sec · 99 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp left
690 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 20 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 Mountain Ranch and Laguna.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Saint Charles Street
Continue straight
27.7 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mountain Ranch 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 Mountain Ranch to Laguna?
The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Lockeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Mountain Ranch and 32.7 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.33 one way or $26.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Ranch and Mostly Clear near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Lockeford
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 Lockeford.
Lodi
Robert J. Cabral Station
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Elk Grove, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Ranch and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 49.68 mi (79.96 km).
#1 Mountain Ranch
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California
| Population | 1,628 |
| Coordinates | 38.2282500, -120.5407600 |
| Altitude | 651 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $13.33 | $26.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
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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