How far is Signal Hill, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Signal Hill, CA to Laguna, CA is about 397.4 miles (639.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 367 miles (590.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 39m 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
397.4 mi
06h 19m
Flight
367.05 mi
590.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
367.05 mi
Kilometers
590.71 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
397.4 mi
Kilometers
639.55 km
Drive Time
06h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Wed, Apr 15, 1:38 PM PDT
Return by in Signal Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 7:58 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Signal Hill
2026-04-15T07:18
Arrive Laguna
Wed, Apr 15, 1:38 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 1:50 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
11:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Signal Hill
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Signal Hill
198.5 mi
03h 09m
To Laguna
198.9 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Signal Hill and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Signal Hill and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on East Willow Street

    2577 ft · 1 min · East Willow Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Orange Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 32nd Street

    135 m · 13 sec · East 32nd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 405 North: Santa Monica

    1597 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: San Diego Freeway

    86 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    43.2 mi · 50 min · San Diego Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  17. 17

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  20. 20

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Signal Hill 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
286 mi · 72%
San Diego Freeway
44.9 mi · 11%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 9%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 6%
Elk Grove Boulevard
3.31 mi · 1%
Orange Avenue
0.75 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 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
367 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 09m from Signal Hill
Leave By
11:20 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Signal Hill 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 Signal Hill to Laguna?

The road trip is about 397.4 miles (639.6 km) and usually takes 06h 19m 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?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.5 miles from Signal Hill and 198.9 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 367 miles (590.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 $80.88 one way or $161.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Signal Hill and Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Signal Hill and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 367.05 mi (590.71 km).

Signal Hill

#1 Signal Hill

City in Orange County, California, USA

Population11,280
Coordinates33.8044600, -118.1678500
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: East Willow Street (-118.16785, 33.804462)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 640 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.02 gal
53.08 L · about $80.88
Round trip
$161.76
28.04 gal · 106.16 L
Estimated CO2
124.6 kg one way
Round trip: 249.2 kg / 549 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $80.88 $161.76
Mid-grade $6.07 $85.05 $170.09
Premium $6.24 $87.53 $175.05
Diesel $7.57 $106.09 $212.18

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Signal Hill and Laguna. The current time is 07:18:59.

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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.