How far is Running Springs, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Running Springs, CA to Laguna, CA is about 447.3 miles (719.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 377.3 miles (607.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Running Springs and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Running Springs and Laguna.
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Start on Wagon Wheel Drive
24 m · 8 sec · Wagon Wheel Drive
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Turn left onto Hilltop Boulevard
122 m · 10 sec · Hilltop Boulevard
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Continue on Hilltop Drive
1781 ft · 52 sec · Hilltop Drive
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Turn left onto Hilltop Boulevard
548 ft · 13 sec · Hilltop Boulevard
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Continue on Steve Faris Memorial Highway
14.8 mi · 26 min · Steve Faris Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 210 West: Pasadena
3034 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
28.5 mi · 33 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
20 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard
1492 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn left 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 Running Springs and Laguna.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Running Springs and 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 Running Springs to Laguna?
The road trip is about 447.3 miles (719.8 km) and usually takes 07h 23m 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?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 223.4 miles from Running Springs and 223.9 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 377.3 miles (607.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 70 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 $91.03 one way or $182.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Running Springs and Chance Light Rain near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Running Springs and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 377.32 mi (607.23 km).
#1 Running Springs
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
| Population | 4,862 |
| Coordinates | 34.2077900, -117.1092000 |
| Altitude | 1862 |
| 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: 720 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 34m |
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 | $91.03 | $182.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $95.72 | $191.44 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $98.51 | $197.03 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $119.41 | $238.81 |
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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