How far is Red Bluff, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Red Bluff, CA to Laguna, CA is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
146.36 mi
02h 25m
Flight
128.95 mi
207.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.95 mi
Kilometers
207.53 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.36 mi
Kilometers
235.54 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 9:37 PM PDT
Return by in Red Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Bluff
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 9:37 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Bluff
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
Williams
CA

City in Colusa County, California, United States

From Red Bluff
72.5 mi
01h 12m
To Laguna
73.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSE
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 Red Bluff and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Bluff and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    839 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Antelope Boulevard

    2108 ft · 51 sec · Antelope Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1701 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Westside Freeway

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

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

    2110 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    1936 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    3077 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  20. 20

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Bluff 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
127 mi · 87%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 5%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 2%
Cascade Wonderland Highway
2.35 mi · 2%
Capital City Freeway
1.47 mi · 1%
US 50 East
0.95 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 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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
128.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williams
01h 12m from Red Bluff
Leave By
1:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Red Bluff 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 Red Bluff to Laguna?

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Red Bluff and 73.8 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 1:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.77 one way or $59.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Williams

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 Williams and the surrounding midpoint area.
Northview Park
Scenic stop 1 mi away

Northview Park

Williams , CA
180 Virginia St, Williams, CA 95987, United States
Rating 4.5/5 115 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Sinclair
Practical stop 10.9 mi away

Sinclair

Arbuckle , CA
690 Hillgate Rd, Arbuckle, CA 95912, United States
Rating 3.6/5 42 reviews Gas station,Car repair and maintenance,Convenience store,Grocery store,Truck stop
City of Colusa
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

City of Colusa

Colusa , CA
425 Webster St, Colusa, CA 95932, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware

Arbuckle , CA
600 5th St, Arbuckle, CA 95912, United States
Rating 4.5/5 67 reviews Hardware store,Home improvement store,Paint store,Tool store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williams.

BUS

Marysville, California

48 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
BUS

Oroville, California

64 mi away
Hwy 70 and Grand Ave.
RAIL

Chico station

68 mi away
West 5th and Orange Streets
RAIL

Davis station

77 mi away
840 Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Bluff and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 128.95 mi (207.53 km).

Red Bluff

#1 Red Bluff

County seat of Tehama County, California, United States

Population14,121
Coordinates40.1784900, -122.2358300
Altitude93
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 (-122.235794, 40.178508)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.55 L · about $29.77
Round trip
$59.54
10.32 gal · 39.1 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $29.77 $59.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $31.30 $62.60
Premium $6.24 $32.21 $64.43
Diesel $7.57 $39.05 $78.09

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 Red Bluff and Laguna. The current time is 19:11:39.

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.