How far is Shadow Hills, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Shadow Hills, CA to Laguna, CA is about 362.8 miles (583.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 334.3 miles (538 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 05h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shadow Hills and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shadow Hills and Laguna.
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Start on La Canada Way
135 m · 25 sec · La Canada Way
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Continue on La Canada Way
1560 ft · 1 min · La Canada Way
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Keep slight left to continue on Mary Bell Avenue
862 ft · 40 sec · Mary Bell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wentworth Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Wentworth Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Foothill Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn left onto Wheatland Avenue
83 m · 9 sec · Wheatland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 210 West
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
9.3 mi · 11 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 Shadow Hills 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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Shadow Hills and Clear near Laguna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shadow Hills to Laguna?
The road trip is about 362.8 miles (583.9 km) and usually takes 05h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.2 miles from Shadow Hills and 181.7 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 334.3 miles (538 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $80.14 one way or $160.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shadow Hills and Clear 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shadow Hills and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 334.33 mi (538.05 km).
#1 Shadow Hills
Situated in the foothills of the Verdugo Mountains within the northeastern San Fernando Valley, this community maintains a semi-rural character distinctive from much of surrounding Los Angeles.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2619500, -118.3517500 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| 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: 584 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
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 | $6.26 | $80.14 | $160.28 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $83.19 | $166.37 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $85.62 | $171.24 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $107.69 | $215.37 |
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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