How far is North Auburn, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from North Auburn, CA to Laguna, CA is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.01 mi
00h 56m
Flight
39.79 mi
64.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.79 mi
Kilometers
64.04 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.01 mi
Kilometers
77.27 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 4:25 AM PDT
Return by in North Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Auburn
2026-04-19T03:28
Arrive Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 4:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Auburn
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Foothill Farms
CA

Census designated place

From North Auburn
23.5 mi
00h 28m
To Laguna
24.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Auburn and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Erin Drive

    658 ft · 35 sec · Erin Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street

    1456 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Luther Road

    702 ft · 24 sec · Luther Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Grass Valley Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grass Valley Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1653 ft · 21 sec · Capital City Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Sacramento Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  17. 17

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Auburn 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.8 mi · 35%
Capital City Freeway
8.97 mi · 19%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.79 mi · 16%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.06 mi · 15%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 6%
Grass Valley Highway
1.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alan S. Hart Freeway

Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

16.8 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foothill Farms
00h 28m from North Auburn
Leave By
4:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Auburn and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Auburn to Laguna?

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Foothill Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from North Auburn and 24.5 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.75 one way or $19.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Auburn and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Foothill Farms

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Foothill Farms and the surrounding midpoint area.
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
Citrus Heights Community Center
Meeting point 2 mi away

Citrus Heights Community Center

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 4.8/5 20 reviews Community center,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Foothill Farms.

RAIL

Roseville station

10 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Rocklin

16 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

17 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

17 mi away
401 I Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Auburn and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 39.79 mi (64.04 km).

North Auburn

#1 North Auburn

Census designated place

Population13,022
Coordinates38.9312900, -121.0818900
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Erin Drive (-121.081893, 38.931564)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $9.75
Round trip
$19.50
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.75 $19.50
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.25 $20.50
Premium $6.24 $10.55 $21.10
Diesel $7.57 $12.79 $25.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Auburn and Laguna. The current time is 03:28:42.

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.