How far is Santa Barbara, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Barbara, CA to Laguna, CA is about 375.8 miles (604.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.
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.
Small city in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Barbara and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Barbara and Laguna.
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Start on Anacapa Street
550 ft · 23 sec · Anacapa Street
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Turn right onto East Ortega Street
1042 ft · 55 sec · East Ortega Street
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Turn left onto Chapala Street
1027 ft · 35 sec · Chapala Street
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Turn right onto West Haley Street
1491 ft · 49 sec · West Haley Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 101 North
142 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
3.5 mi · 4 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 154: State Street, Cachuma Lake
1127 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Calle Real
1672 ft · 40 sec · Calle Real
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Turn right onto Chumash Highway
23.9 mi · 33 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
43 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Chumash Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North
1138 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
85.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46 East: Fresno, Bakersfield
1044 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
24.4 mi · 29 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
149 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
19.4 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
9.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Skyline Boulevard
5.6 mi · 9 min · Skyline Boulevard
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Continue on South Lassen Avenue
2873 ft · 52 sec · South Lassen Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
126.3 mi · 2 hr 15 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 Santa Barbara 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
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
126 mi · 02h 15m
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 Sunny leaving Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Laguna?
The road trip is about 375.8 miles (604.8 km) and usually takes 06h 10m 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?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.6 miles from Santa Barbara and 188.2 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.3 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 $76.50 one way or $152.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Barbara and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
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 Huron.
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Barbara and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 292.55 mi (470.81 km).
#1 Santa Barbara
The most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California.
| Population | 90,254 |
| Coordinates | 34.4208300, -119.6981900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 605 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
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 | $76.50 | $152.99 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $80.44 | $160.87 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $82.78 | $165.56 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $100.34 | $200.68 |
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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