How far is Shingle Springs, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Shingle Springs, CA to Laguna, CA is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
38.61 mi
00h 52m
Flight
31.77 mi
51.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.77 mi
Kilometers
51.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.61 mi
Kilometers
62.13 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 16, 9:50 PM PDT
Return by in Shingle Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 10:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shingle Springs
2026-04-16T20:58
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 16, 9:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shingle Springs
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
Gold River
CA

Census designated place in Sacramento County, California

From Shingle Springs
19.8 mi
00h 26m
To Laguna
18.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shingle Springs and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Mother Lode Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mother Lode Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Shingle Road

    605 ft · 12 sec · South Shingle Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    27.4 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 16 East: Power Inn Road, Howe Avenue

    1530 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Howe Avenue

    2225 ft · 49 sec · Howe Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Power Inn Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Power Inn Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Calvine Road

    790 ft · 16 sec · Calvine Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cosumnes River Boulevard

    2731 ft · 55 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  13. 13

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Shingle Road
27.8 mi · 72%
Power Inn Road
6.51 mi · 17%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 7%
Mother Lode Drive
0.67 mi · 2%
Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.52 mi · 1%
Howe Avenue
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Shingle Road

Merge slight left

27.4 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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gold River
00h 26m from Shingle Springs
Leave By
4:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shingle Springs and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shingle Springs to Laguna?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Gold River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Shingle Springs and 18.9 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shingle Springs and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Gold River

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gold River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
Citrus Heights Community Center
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

Citrus Heights Community Center

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 4.8/5 20 reviews Community center,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gold River.

RAIL

Roseville station

14 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Rocklin

18 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

22 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

22 mi away
401 I Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shingle Springs and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 31.77 mi (51.13 km).

Shingle Springs

#1 Shingle Springs

Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California

Population4,432
Coordinates38.6657400, -120.9260500
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Mother Lode Drive (-120.92609, 38.665801)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.16 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.69
2.72 gal · 10.32 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.85 $15.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $6.24 $8.49 $16.98
Diesel $7.57 $10.29 $20.58

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Shingle Springs and Laguna. The current time is 20:58:54.

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.