How far is South Oroville, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from South Oroville, CA to Laguna, CA is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.96 mi
01h 38m
Flight
74.63 mi
120.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.63 mi
Kilometers
120.11 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.96 mi
Kilometers
135.12 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM PDT
Return by in South Oroville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Oroville
2026-04-23T03:47
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Oroville
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
Wheatland
CA

City in California, United States

From South Oroville
41.1 mi
00h 49m
To Laguna
42.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Oroville and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Oroville and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Elgin Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Elgin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    593 ft · 12 sec · Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincoln Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ophir Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ophir Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1272 ft · 31 sec · 5th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto E Street

    4.2 mi · 5 min · E Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    17.5 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

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

    2110 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    1936 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    3077 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  21. 21

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

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  26. 26

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Oroville 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E Street
21.8 mi · 26%
Ophir Road
14.2 mi · 17%
Golden State Highway
7.74 mi · 9%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 9%
Westside Freeway
6.17 mi · 7%
Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
4.89 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

E Street

Keep slight right

17.5 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wheatland
00h 49m from South Oroville
Leave By
3:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Oroville 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 Oroville to Laguna?

The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Wheatland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from South Oroville and 42.8 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Oroville and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Wheatland

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

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

BUS

Marysville, California

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

Rocklin

29 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Roseville station

31 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Auburn

32 mi away
277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Oroville and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 74.63 mi (120.11 km).

South Oroville

#1 South Oroville

Census designated place

Population5,742
Coordinates39.4965500, -121.5521900
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Elgin Street (-121.552178, 39.496279)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.21 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.15
5.92 gal · 22.42 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $17.08 $34.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $17.96 $35.91
Premium $6.24 $18.48 $36.96
Diesel $7.57 $22.40 $44.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between South Oroville and Laguna. The current time is 03:47:10.

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.