How far is Santa Fe Springs, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Santa Fe Springs, CA to Laguna, CA is about 388.6 miles (625.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 360.8 miles (580.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
388.61 mi
06h 13m
Flight
360.78 mi
580.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
360.78 mi
Kilometers
580.62 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
388.61 mi
Kilometers
625.4 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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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 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM PDT
Return by in Santa Fe Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 2:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Fe Springs
2026-04-18T01:46
Arrive Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santa Fe Springs
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Avenal
CA

City in Kings County, California, United States

From Santa Fe Springs
193.8 mi
03h 06m
To Laguna
194.8 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe Springs and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe Springs and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Telegraph Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lakewood Boulevard

    941 ft · 31 sec · Lakewood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles

    660 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  16. 16

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  19. 19

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe Springs and Laguna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
286 mi · 74%
Golden State Freeway
50 mi · 13%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 10%
Santa Ana Freeway
7.41 mi · 2%
Elk Grove Boulevard
3.31 mi · 1%
Telegraph Road
1.72 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
360.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenal
03h 06m from Santa Fe Springs
Leave By
11:32 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Fe Springs and Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe Springs to Laguna?

The road trip is about 388.6 miles (625.4 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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?

Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.8 miles from Santa Fe Springs and 194.8 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 360.8 miles (580.6 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 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 $79.09 one way or $158.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Fe Springs and Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Avenal

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

15 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

43 mi away
300 E Street
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

46 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Corcoran station

53 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe Springs and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 360.78 mi (580.62 km).

Santa Fe Springs

#1 Santa Fe Springs

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population17,349
Coordinates33.9472400, -118.0853500
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Telegraph Road (-118.085412, 33.947132)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 625 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.71 gal
51.91 L · about $79.09
Round trip
$158.19
27.42 gal · 103.82 L
Estimated CO2
121.8 kg one way
Round trip: 243.7 kg / 537 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $79.09 $158.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $83.16 $166.33
Premium $6.24 $85.59 $171.18
Diesel $7.57 $103.74 $207.49

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Fe Springs and Laguna. The current time is 01:46:33.

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.