How far is Pleasanton, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Pleasanton, CA to Laguna, CA is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.56 mi
01h 34m
Flight
57.87 mi
93.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.87 mi
Kilometers
93.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.56 mi
Kilometers
137.69 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM PDT
Return by in Pleasanton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasanton
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasanton
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
French Camp
CA

City in Choctaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Pleasanton
42.9 mi
00h 47m
To Laguna
42.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph WNW
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 Pleasanton and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1110 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Santa Rita Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Santa Rita Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    1521 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  15. 15

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasanton 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
46.8 mi · 55%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
16.8 mi · 20%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 17%
Elk Grove Boulevard
3.31 mi · 4%
Santa Rita Road
2.62 mi · 3%
Foulks Ranch Drive
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

34.6 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
French Camp
00h 47m from Pleasanton
Leave By
3:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton to Laguna?

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

French Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Pleasanton and 42.6 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near French Camp

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

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

RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

7 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

8 mi away
949 East Channel St.
RAIL

Manteca, CA

10 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
BUS

Tracy, California

20 mi away
725 West Clover Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasanton and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 57.87 mi (93.13 km).

Pleasanton

#1 Pleasanton

A city in Alameda County, California.

Population80,247
Coordinates37.6624300, -121.8746800
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-121.87494, 37.662497)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $18.32 $36.64
Premium $6.24 $18.85 $37.71
Diesel $7.57 $22.85 $45.70

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 Pleasanton and Laguna. The current time is 01:14:42.

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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.