How far is Spring Valley, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Spring Valley, CA to Laguna, CA is about 511 miles (822.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 464.2 miles (747.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 57m 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
511.02 mi
08h 28m
Flight
464.22 mi
747.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
464.22 mi
Kilometers
747.09 km
Flight Time
00h 56m

Driving Distance

Road route
511.02 mi
Kilometers
822.41 km
Drive Time
08h 28m

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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 08h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM PDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:29 PM to 3:59 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
7:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Buttonwillow
CA

Place in Kern County California

From Spring Valley
250.4 mi
04h 14m
To Laguna
260.6 mi
04h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Valley and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Helix Street

    22 m · 7 sec · Helix Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kenwood Drive

    1453 ft · 41 sec · Kenwood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bancroft Drive

    2636 ft · 1 min · Bancroft Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Campo Road

    2827 ft · 1 min · Campo Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Campo Road

    114 m · 8 sec · Campo Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Spring Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 8 West: San Diego

    1211 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mission Valley Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Mission Valley Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 805 South, I 805 North: National City, Chula Vista, Los Angeles

    150 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 805 North: Los Angeles

    3275 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway

    35.4 mi · 42 min · San Diego Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    6 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road

    1266 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    527 ft · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Jamboree Road

    760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto El Camino Real

    2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Newport Avenue

    109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles

    1127 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  30. 30

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  35. 35

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  39. 39

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  41. 41

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  42. 42

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley 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
44 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
286 mi · 56%
San Diego Freeway
60.9 mi · 12%
Golden State Freeway
50 mi · 10%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 7%
Santa Ana Freeway
30.4 mi · 6%
Jacob Dekema Freeway
10.9 mi · 2%
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
08h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.8 mi
464.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buttonwillow
04h 14m from Spring Valley
Leave By
7:02 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spring 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 Spring Valley to Laguna?

The road trip is about 511 miles (822.4 km) and usually takes 08h 28m 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?

Buttonwillow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 250.4 miles from Spring Valley and 260.6 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 464.2 miles (747.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 $104.02 one way or $208.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spring Valley and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Buttonwillow

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

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

RAIL

Wasco station

25 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

41 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Corcoran station

78 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Kettleman City, California

79 mi away
3300 Hubert Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 464.22 mi (747.09 km).

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#1 Spring Valley

Town in San Diego County, California, United States

Population28,205
Coordinates32.7447700, -116.9989200
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Helix Street (-116.99876, 32.744772)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 822 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.03 gal
68.26 L · about $104.02
Round trip
$208.03
36.06 gal · 136.52 L
Estimated CO2
160.2 kg one way
Round trip: 320.5 kg / 707 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $104.02 $208.03
Mid-grade $6.07 $109.37 $218.74
Premium $6.24 $112.56 $225.12
Diesel $7.57 $136.43 $272.87

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 Spring Valley and Laguna. The current time is 22:54:45.

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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.