How far is South Lake Tahoe, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Laguna, CA is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Lake Tahoe and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lake Tahoe and Laguna.
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Start on El Dorado Avenue
688 ft · 24 sec · El Dorado Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oakland Avenue
1994 ft · 57 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn right onto Los Angeles Avenue
1185 ft · 35 sec · Los Angeles Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Tahoe Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · Lake Tahoe Boulevard
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Turn left onto Emerald Bay Road
4 mi · 6 min · Emerald Bay Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
19 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50
139 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
89 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 16 East: Power Inn Road, Howe Avenue
1530 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Howe Avenue
2225 ft · 49 sec · Howe Avenue
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Continue on Power Inn Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Power Inn Road
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Turn right onto Calvine Road
790 ft · 16 sec · Calvine Road
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Continue on Cosumnes River Boulevard
2731 ft · 55 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn right 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 South Lake Tahoe and Laguna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50
Merge slight left
89 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe to Laguna?
The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Placerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from South Lake Tahoe and 59.8 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around South Lake Tahoe and Mostly Clear near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Placerville
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 Placerville.
Placerville, California
Auburn
Rocklin
Roseville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Lake Tahoe and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 85.33 mi (137.32 km).
#1 South Lake Tahoe
City in California
| Population | 22,847 |
| Coordinates | 38.9332400, -119.9843500 |
| Altitude | 1901 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $23.19 | $46.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $24.39 | $48.77 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $25.10 | $50.19 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $30.42 | $60.84 |
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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