How far is Soda Bay, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Soda Bay, CA to Laguna, CA is about 135 miles (217.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
134.96 mi
02h 29m
Flight
83.81 mi
134.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.81 mi
Kilometers
134.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.96 mi
Kilometers
217.2 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 1:58 PM PDT
Return by in Soda Bay
Thu, Oct 15, 4:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Soda Bay
2026-10-15T11:28
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 1:58 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Soda Bay
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
Arbuckle
CA

Census-designated place in Colusa County, California

From Soda Bay
66.9 mi
01h 14m
To Laguna
68.1 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NE
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Soda Bay and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Soda Bay and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Soda Bay Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Soda Bay Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Soda Bay Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Soda Bay Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    36.7 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1784 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    24.4 mi · 26 min · Westside Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco

    2110 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    1936 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    3077 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  23. 23

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Soda Bay and Laguna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
58.7 mi · 43%
Soda Bay Road
45.6 mi · 34%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 5%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 2%
Capital City Freeway
1.47 mi · 1%
US 50 East
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Soda Bay Road

Exit the roundabout

36.7 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
83.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arbuckle
01h 14m from Soda Bay
Leave By
1:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Soda Bay and Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Soda Bay to Laguna?

The road trip is about 135 miles (217.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Arbuckle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Soda Bay and 68.1 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 1:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.80 one way or $59.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Soda Bay and Clear near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Arbuckle

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 Arbuckle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Northview Park
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Northview Park

Williams , CA
180 Virginia St, Williams, CA 95987, United States
Rating 4.5/5 115 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Sinclair
Practical stop 5.3 mi away

Sinclair

Arbuckle , CA
690 Hillgate Rd, Arbuckle, CA 95912, United States
Rating 3.6/5 42 reviews Gas station,Car repair and maintenance,Convenience store,Grocery store,Truck stop
City of Colusa
Meeting point 10 mi away

City of Colusa

Colusa , CA
425 Webster St, Colusa, CA 95932, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware

Arbuckle , CA
600 5th St, Arbuckle, CA 95912, United States
Rating 4.5/5 67 reviews Hardware store,Home improvement store,Paint store,Tool store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arbuckle.

BUS

Marysville, California

42 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
RAIL

Davis station

60 mi away
840 Second Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

68 mi away
401 I Street
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

69 mi away
1389 10th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Soda Bay and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 83.81 mi (134.88 km).

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#1 Soda Bay

Positioned along the southwest shore of Clear Lake in Lake County, this unincorporated community lies at the base of the dormant Mount Konocti volcano at an elevation of 1,398 feet.

Population0
Coordinates39.0010100, -122.7891600
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Soda Bay Road (-122.789179, 39.001215)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.03 L · about $29.80
Round trip
$59.60
9.52 gal · 36.06 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $29.80 $59.60
Mid-grade $6.50 $30.94 $61.87
Premium $6.69 $31.84 $63.68
Diesel $8.41 $40.05 $80.09

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Soda Bay and Laguna. The current time is 11:28:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.