How far is Tuolumne City, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Tuolumne City, CA to Laguna, CA is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
93.7 mi
02h 01m
Flight
71.6 mi
115.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.6 mi
Kilometers
115.23 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.7 mi
Kilometers
150.8 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM PDT
Return by in Tuolumne City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuolumne City
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuolumne City
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
Escalon
CA

City in San Joaquin County, California, United States of America

From Tuolumne City
51.4 mi
01h 00m
To Laguna
42.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
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 Tuolumne City and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuolumne City and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    125 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    891 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tuolumne Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Tuolumne Road

  4. 4

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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mono Way

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1097 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto O'Byrnes Ferry Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · O'Byrnes Ferry Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Reeds Turnpike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Reeds Turnpike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Olive Ranch Road

    146 m · 18 sec · Olive Ranch Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    34.1 mi · 46 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2969 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    33.9 mi · 39 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road

    1745 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Laguna Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1736 ft · 46 sec · 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 Tuolumne City 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
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olive Ranch Road
34.9 mi · 37%
O'Byrnes Ferry Road
11.4 mi · 12%
Tuolumne Road
6.68 mi · 7%
Mono Way
4.83 mi · 5%
Laguna Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2%
Reeds Turnpike
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

34.1 mi · 00h 46m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Escalon
01h 00m from Tuolumne City
Leave By
2:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Tuolumne City 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 Tuolumne City to Laguna?

The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Escalon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Tuolumne City and 42.3 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.10 one way or $38.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Escalon

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

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

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Modesto station

16 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Manteca, CA

23 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

30 mi away
949 East Channel St.
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

30 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuolumne City and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 71.6 mi (115.23 km).

Tuolumne City

#1 Tuolumne City

Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California

Population1,779
Coordinates37.9627000, -120.2413000
Altitude790
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-120.241708, 37.963148)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.52 L · about $19.10
Round trip
$38.19
6.62 gal · 25.04 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $19.10 $38.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $20.08 $40.16
Premium $6.24 $20.66 $41.33
Diesel $7.57 $25.05 $50.09

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuolumne City and Laguna. The current time is 21:27:07.

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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.