How far is Santa Rosa, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Santa Rosa, CA to Laguna, CA is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.72 mi
01h 59m
Flight
69.87 mi
112.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.87 mi
Kilometers
112.44 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.72 mi
Kilometers
178.19 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Tue, Jun 2, 1:03 PM PDT
Return by in Santa Rosa
Tue, Jun 2, 3:02 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Rosa
2026-06-02T11:03
Arrive Laguna
Tue, Jun 2, 1:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santa Rosa
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
Fairfield
CA

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Santa Rosa
53.2 mi
00h 59m
To Laguna
57.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Santa Rosa Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Tuesday
Using Sebastopol as the closest live forecast in the Sonoma County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Rosa and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    136 m · 19 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto B Street

    100 m · 19 sec · B Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1267 ft · 41 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward CA 12, US 101 South

    1050 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: San Francisco

    748 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    15.7 mi · 18 min · Redwood Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 116 East: Sonoma, Napa

    1493 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lakeville Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lakeville Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Frates Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Frates Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Adobe Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Adobe Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Stage Gulch Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Stage Gulch Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Arnold Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Fremont Drive

    69 m · 4 sec · Fremont Drive

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Fremont Drive

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Fremont Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Carneros Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Carneros Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Saint Helena Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Saint Helena Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jameson Canyon Road

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jameson Canyon Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1410 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno

    1383 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  28. 28

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

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  32. 32

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 28 sec · November Drive

  33. 33

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Rosa 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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
38.2 mi · 34%
Redwood Highway
15.7 mi · 14%
Yolo Causeway
8.96 mi · 8%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 7%
Jameson Canyon Road
6.48 mi · 6%
Fremont Drive
4.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27.3 mi · 00h 31m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 59m from Santa Rosa
Leave By
2:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Rosa and Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Rosa to Laguna?

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Santa Rosa and 57.5 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 2:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.56 one way or $45.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

21 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

23 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

27 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Rosa and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 69.87 mi (112.44 km).

Santa Rosa

#1 Santa Rosa

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population174,613
Coordinates38.4404700, -122.7144300
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-122.714324, 38.440338)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.79 L · about $22.56
Round trip
$45.11
7.82 gal · 29.58 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $22.56 $45.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $23.72 $47.44
Premium $6.24 $24.41 $48.82
Diesel $7.57 $29.59 $59.17

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Rosa and Laguna. The current time is 11:03:24.

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.