How far is Simi Valley, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Simi Valley, CA to Laguna, CA is about 374.4 miles (602.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 322.3 miles (518.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.
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.
Small city in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simi Valley and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simi Valley and Laguna.
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Start on 3rd Street
808 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Los Angeles Avenue
695 ft · 14 sec · East Los Angeles Avenue
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Turn left onto First Street
1.1 km · 1 min · First Street
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Take the ramp right toward CA 118 East
1257 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Balboa Boulevard
1726 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Balboa Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · Balboa Boulevard
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Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North, CA 14 North: Sacramento, Palmdale
48 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Sacramento
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
35.7 mi · 41 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 Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Simi Valley to Laguna?
The road trip is about 374.4 miles (602.6 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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 185.3 miles from Simi Valley and 189.1 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 322.3 miles (518.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 5:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $76.21 one way or $152.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Simi Valley and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny 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.
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
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Lemoore, California
Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simi Valley and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 322.31 mi (518.7 km).
#1 Simi Valley
The third most populous city in Ventura County, California.
| Population | 125,168 |
| Coordinates | 34.2694500, -118.7814800 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 603 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 40m |
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 | $5.77 | $76.21 | $152.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $80.13 | $160.26 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $82.47 | $164.94 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $99.96 | $199.92 |
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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